Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf du Pape 2020 (Rhone Valley, France) - [VM 93] [JD 93] [WA 93] [ WS 92]

Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf du Pape 2020
(Rhone Valley, France) - [VM 93] [JD 93] [WA 93] [ WS 92]


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About the Winery:

The Armeniers have been in the Chateauneuf-du-Pape region for centuries. Today, sisters Sophie and Catherine Armenier have elevated Marcoux to the very highest ranks. Sophie diligently runs the winery, while her son Vincent Estevenin looks after the vineyards. Today there are 27 hectares split into over 20 parcels: 18 hectares lie right in the heart of the prime Châteauneuf-du-Pape terroir of La Crau plateau. The remainder rest in Lirac and the other Côtes du Rhône villages.

Certified as organic by Ecocert as early as 1991, this year marks four decades of rigorous organic and then biodynamic principles.

About the Wine:

The Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, the bulk of the production at Domaine de Marcoux, is sourced from 13 sites spread over a wide range of terroirs. This allows for a wine that is both dense but pure and lifted with beguiling aromatics. In general terms Marcoux is always inclined towards red-fruit flavors with a smoky stoniness that emerges with age.

  • Cultivation method: Organic (ECOCERT certified)
  • Vine Age: 55 years
  • Grapes: Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cinsault
  • Terroir: Red clay, galets, sand, gravel, clay limestone, marl
  • Ageing: 18 months in concrete tank (90%) and 350L neutral French oak barrels (10%)

Ratings & Reviews

93 Points - Vinous Media:

"Checking in at 15.5% alcohol, the 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a shimmering pale-ruby. It combines aromas of red and black cherry, blackberry, black plum, garrigue and white pepper. Full-bodied, elegant and wrapped in plush tannins, this 2020 red is well-balanced by refreshing acidity, closing with a complex finish. (Drink between 2026-2038)." - Nicolas Greinacher (June 2023)

93 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:

"Vibrant black cherries, mulberries, peppery herbs, and spice are just some of the nuances in the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape, an utterly classic Châteauneuf du Pape that's medium to full-bodied, has the vintage's seamless profile, ultra-fine tannins, and a great finish. This beautiful, quintessential effort can be enjoyed any time over the coming 15 years or more. The 2020 is a normal blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre, 7% Syrah, and the rest Cinsault, brought up mostly in concrete tank, but with 20% in tronconique tanks and 5% in old barrels. (Drink between 2022-2037)." - (Nov 2022)

93 Points - Wine Advocate:

"The 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape—80% Grenache, with small amounts of Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault—features complex aromas of crushed stone, garrigue, licorice and ripe cherries. It's full-bodied but also lively and zesty, firm across the mid-palate, then softly dusty on the lingering finish." - Joe Czerwinski (Oct 2023)

92 Points - Wine Spectator

"A dark, bold style that features black currant, cassis and plum puree coursing alongside warm earth, black pepper, tobacco and steeped tea. Spicy tannins take hold on the finish, with a whiff of tar and smoke. Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah and Cinsault. Best from 2025 through 2032." - Kristen Bieler