Domaine de la Vieille Julienne
Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Les Trois Sources Châteauneuf-du-Pape
4.8
Expert Rating
4.3
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Domaine de la Vieille Julienne is a venerable estate in the Southern Rhône, celebrated for its meticulously crafted Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines. Les Trois Sources is an exceptional offering from this esteemed winery, grown in a mix of the region's iconic terroirs—galets roulés, sand, and clay. This wine, predominantly Grenache with smaller amounts of Syrah, Mourvèdre, and other permitted varieties, is a true expression of its environment. Farmed biodynamically, it undergoes natural fermentation and is aged in a mix of foudres and old barrels, preserving the inherent qualities of the grapes and terroir.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Les Trois Sources displays an enchanting deep ruby color.The aromatic profile is an inviting blend of ripe dark fruits like blackberry and black cherry, layered with complex notes of lavender, garrigue herbs, and a touch of smoky leather. On the palate, the wine is rich and concentrated yet remarkably balanced. Flavors of plum, black currant, and baking spices like clove and anise dance across the palate, harmoniously integrated with velvety tannins and a fresh acidity. The finish is long, nuanced, and imbued with hints of minerality and earthiness. Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Les Trois Sources is an elegant and complex Châteauneuf-du-Pape that offers depth and versatility, reflective of both the diversity and unity of its originating terroirs.
EXPERT RATING
4.8
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2058
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Very high
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Full
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Searing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Shiraz/Syrah
ORIGINS
Winery: Domaine de la Vieille Julienne
Region: Rhone
The Rhone wine region is located in southeastern France. It runs along the Rhone River roughly from Lyon in the north to Avignon in the south. It is divided into two main sub-regions: the Northern Rhone, running from Lyon to Montelimar, and the Southern Rhone, from Montelimar to Avignon. Although wines of all color are made, both regions are most famous for thier red wine. The Northern Rhone is known for its full-bodied red wines made from Syrah grapes with the possible inclusion of some white grapes, while the Southern Rhone is known for its blends of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes. The region has a long history of wine production, dating back to the ancient Romans with the sites of some former Roman vineyards being replanted surrounding the town of Vienne.CUSTOMER RATING
4.3
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