Domaine de Saint Paul, L'Insolite, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France 2022

93
Tasted by: Matt Walls
(at Rhône Valley, 17 Sep 2023)
Drinking Window: 2030 - 2044
Intense smoky bacon notes, this is very much a Syrah-based Châteauneuf. Acidity is quite penetrating, piercing even. Tannins are all well buffed, however. Highly atypical in its smoky, spicy profile and tight, focused palate, alcohol however is low and there's no greenness here. Will age well.
Domaine de Saint Paul, L'Insolite, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France 2022
Producer
Domaine de Saint Paul
Brand
L'Insolite
Vintage
2022
Colour
Red
Country
France
Region
Appellation
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Grapes
100% Syrah / Shiraz