Domaine Jean Royer
Domaine Jean Royer Cuvée Prestige Châteauneuf-du-Pape
4.6
Expert Rating
4.2
Sometimes Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Domaine Jean Royer Cuvée Prestige is a full-bodied, powerful wine hailing from the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation in the Rhône Valley, France. This wine is typically a majority blend of Grenache known for giving red fruit character and white pepper. A small proportion of Mourvedre is added to provide notes of spice and roasted meats. The grapes are sourced from old vines that tend to produce richer and more concentrated flavors. Grapes are hand harvested and fermented in cement or stainless steel vats, before undergoing a period of around 12 months maturation prior to bottling.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
The Domaine Jean Royer Cuvée Prestige Châteauneuf-du-Pape displays a medium ruby color in its youth, with thick tearing that suggest a wine of significant weight.On the nose, it offers a complex bouquet of ripe red and dark fruits, such as strawberries, blackberries and plums, accompanied by notes of spices, herbs, and a touch of earthiness. These aromas intertwine harmoniously with layers of smoke and roasted meats. On the palate, this Châteauneuf-du-Pape reveals a full body with a velvety texture and well-integrated tannins. The flavors mirror the aromas, with red and dark fruit flavors taking center stage. There is a beautiful balance between the fruitiness and the savory elements carry on the long and persistent finish.
EXPERT RATING
4.6
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2060
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Very high
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Smooth
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (2)
Grenache
Mourvedre
ORIGINS
Winery: Domaine Jean Royer
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
4.2
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