Réserve Secrète 2017 Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge Domaine de la Solitude

97 point, Jeb Dunnock: 

"Reminding me a little bit of the 2006 with its beautiful balance and incredibly Provençal character, the 2017 Châteauneuf Du Pape Reserve Secrete boasts a deeper ruby/plum hue to go with a killer bouquet of Provençal garrigue, mulled red and black fruits, new saddle leather, Asian spices, and black licorice. Full-bodied, concentrated, and powerful on the palate, it nevertheless has an incredible sense of elegance as well as silky tannins, no hard edges, and one blockbuster of a finish. As with most 2017s, it’s already drinking nicely today, yet it’s going to evolve gracefully for 15-20 years or more."

95 point, Vinous: 

"(60% new and 40% used barriques) Limpid ruby. Displays highly aromatic scents of ripe black and blue fruits, Moroccan spices and garrigue, along with subtle olive and mocha qualities. Plush, smooth and animated on the palate, offering densely packed, spice-tinged blackberry, cherry liqueur, candied licorice and bitter chocolate flavors that are complemented by sweet oak tones. Impressively powerful yet lithe, finishing with steadily building tannins, superb length and an echo of lavender pastille."

Her får du en kraftig, elegant og raffineret Châteauneuf du Pape lavet på 60% Grenache Noir fra domænets skattekiste af næsten 100 år gamle vinstokke og 40% Syrah fra 30 - 40 år gamle vinstokke. Vinen er rig og fyldig og byder på overdådige aromaer af brombær, solbær og mælkekaramel, som i smagen suppleres af lakrids, tobak og cedertræ. Eftersmagen er intens og varer ved og ved