Olivier & Lafont Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2022
| Category | Red Wine |
| Varietals | |
| Brand | Olivier & Lafont |
| Origin | France, Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
| Alcohol/vol | 15% |
Gérald Lafont and Baptiste Olivier are known throughout France as two of the Rhône Valley's top oenologists. Their consulting work for many of the best estates throughout the region and in Provence has given them access to a percentage of the grape yield from some of the highest acclaimed vineyards in the region. Their collective wine-making knowledge and experience, combined with their access to some of the top fruit in the region, allows them to consistently create some of the best value wines in the Rhône today.
Jeb Dunnuck
- jd94
Brought up in a mix of tank, demi-muid, and barrel (all used), the 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape has a rocking nose of ripe black cherries, melted licorice, and Provençal herbs. This carries to a medium to full-bodied, ripe, layered, sexy 2022 that has velvety tannins and a great finish.
James Suckling
- js94
A robust, structured and focused red with notes of blackberries, currants, warm herbs, grilled meat and baking spices. It's full-bodied with fine, firm tannins. Dense and ample with a vivid center palate. Dark berries mingle nicely with loads of spices emerging on the mid-palate. Such drive, restrained power and intense character. Flavorful and long in the finish. Try after 2028.