The profile of the 2011 Marcoux Châteauneuf-du-Pape screams Grenache, and so it was gratifying to read that the blend is indeed 80% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre, 7% Syrah and 3% Cincault, and the vines are old, averaging 50 years or more. The result is a wine with pronounced red fruit aromas, macerated strawberries and black cherries accentuated by spice, violets and earth. The palate is quite similar to the nose, it’s medium-bodied and supple, with lots of mineral verve and a spicy hit of white pepper on the finish.
9.1 Points