Clos du Mont-Olivet Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2017

Description

95 points Decanter:  There’s no Cuvée du Papet this year as yields were too low, so all that fruit went into this wine instead. Sourced from various plots across the appellation on a mix of soils, most of the fruit is fermented and aged in concrete. It has a mix of spice and flowers on the nose, leading into a full-bodied palate packed full of juicy, concentrated berry fruits. A vibrant acid line and mineral sheen bring remarkable freshness and energy to the tight tannic frame, coming to a crescendo – it’s a really thrilling wine.

93 points Jeb Dunnuck:  The 2017 Châteauneuf Du Pape checks in as a blend of 70% Grenache, 12% Syrah, 12% Mourvèdre, and the rest a mix of permitted varieties. Always one of the benchmarks for traditionally made Châteauneuf Du Pape, the 2017 offers a complex bouquet of black raspberries, blueberries, sappy green herbs, pepper, and olive tapenade. Complex and medium to full-bodied, with fine tannins and brilliant balance, it can be drunk today or cellared for 15-20 years. There are roughly 2,500 cases produced, and it’s a terrific wine.