2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Amiral G

The 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Amiral G. brings more density and depth. Based on 100% Grenache aging in concrete and demi-muid, its medium ruby hue is followed by a gorgeous perfume of black cherries, wild strawberries, Provençal garrigue, leather, and peppery, spice-like nuances. It's beautifully polished, medium to full-bodied, has a layered, elegant mouthfeel, and ripe, building tannins. It's very much in the sunny, perfumed, complex, and already accessible style of the vintage yet is going to evolve gracefully over the coming 15 years.

Crafted entirely from Grenache Noir planted on galets roulés, the 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Amiral G reveals aromas of dark cherries, spices, oak, licorice and lead pencil mingled with garrigue notes. Medium to full-bodied, structured and concentrated, it's denser and fleshier than the classic cuvée with velvety tannins and a rich, powerful finish. Produced at only 3,000 bottles and matured for 18 months in demi-muids or 600-liter barrels, this is a great success.

The 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Amiral G is delicious. Ripe red fruits, violet and licorice jump out of the glass. Wood smoke and cloves confirm the usage of 100% new oak during élevage. Touching the concentrated palate with a juicy core of ripe fruits framed by firm tannins, the 2022 will take longer to come around compared to the other reds from this address. That said, its superior quality is obvious.