Chateau de Vaudieu - l'Avenue Chateauneuf Du Pape 2018 (750ml)

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Producer	Chateau de Vaudieu
Country	France
Region	Rhone Valley
Subregion	Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Varietal	Rhone Red Blend
Vintage	2018
Sku	210000010532
Size	750ml

Another tiny cuvée, the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape L’Avenue is based on 100% Grenache from a single parcel of vines near the estate. It was fermented all in concrete and aged 18 months all in demi-muids. Its lighter translucent ruby color is followed by a beautiful Grenache bouquet of sweet kirsch and strawberry fruits interwoven with loads of Provençal garrigue and spices, new leather, and hints of orange zest. With medium to full-bodied richness, it displays considerable elegance, light tannins, and a great finish. It’s made in the charming, forward style of the vintage, and while I think it will be on a fast evolutionary track, it should still offer 10-12 years of prime drinking.

The 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape l'Avenue shows a bit of alcohol-derived warmth on the finish. There's no doubt that it possesses ample concentration, terrifically ripened tannins and an open, generous mouthfeel, plus knockout aromas of vanilla-tinged cherries and raspberries with notes of cocoa, so if you are more tolerant of alcohol than I am, or are willing to drink this a bit cool, you'll probably find even my rating stingy.

Very pure style, with a silky, tightly focused beam of cherry and raspberry purée streaming through, flanked by subtle graphite, licorice and black tea notes. Has some latent grip too, so no rush despite the upfront fruit. Best from 2021 through 2035. 300 cases made, 30 cases imported. — JM

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