95 POINTS - James Suckling
‘The deep nose of elderberries, wet earth and licorice pulls you into this full-bodied, concentrated but very elegant Chateauneuf. Very fine, focused tannins that counterpoint the juiciness on the mid-palate and drive the very long, bright and minerally finish. A grenache-based cuvee that is 60% from vineyards with galet cobblestones, 10% on sandy soils and the rest from limestone soil. Drink or hold.’

Château Mont-Redon will be familiar to those who know and love Châteauneuf-du-Pape being well recognized as the owners of one of the most highly regarded vineyard sites in the appellation. The superb quality of its vineyards has been recognized throughout history and prior to the adaptation of the appellation controlee system it was one of the few ‘Grand Crus’ in the region (together with Chateau Rayas).

Blend of Grenache Noir, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Counoise, Muscardin & Vaccarèse. Can be enjoyed from the second year after bottling with a black fruit dominant note and a subtle roasted character. They reach their first plenitude between the 5th and the 8th year, but can be cellared much longer depending on vintage and cellaring conditions.

Will ideally pair with red meats in sauce, game and cow cheese.