2022 Mayard Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JD 92
JD 92

jebdunnuck.com, October 2023

(JD 90-92 points) A blend of 80% Grenache and 10% each of Cinsault and Mourvèdre, the 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape should easily be an outstanding wine. Bright, exotic red fruits, tropical flowers, and orange blossom-like...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country France
Region Rhone
Sub-region Southern Rhone
Appellation Chateauneuf du Pape
Vintage 2022
Size 750ML
Closure Cork

The 2022 Domaine Mayard Chateauneuf-du-Pape is a red wine from the Southern Rhone region of France, specifically the Chateauneuf du Pape appellation. This proprietary blend is composed of 80% Grenache, 10% Cinsault, and 10% Mourvèdre, and is produced by Mayard. The wine is sealed with a cork.

In a review dated October 30, 2023, Jeb Dunnuck from jebdunnuck.com awarded the 2022 Domaine Mayard Chateauneuf-du-Pape a score of 92 points. Dunnuck's tasting notes describe the wine as having "bright, exotic red fruits, tropical flowers, and orange blossom-like notes." He commends the wine for its elegance and perfume, suggesting it will be enjoyable immediately, yet also capable of aging for 10-15 years under proper storage conditions.

Dunnuck highlights the wine’s solid structure, which bodes well for its longevity. He notes that the Grenache component was partially destemmed, and that the wine is currently resting in new foudre. Dunnuck’s review is quite positive, indicating that this vintage should be an outstanding wine.

Overall, the 2022 Domaine Mayard Chateauneuf-du-Pape appears to be a well-balanced red with a promising future. The blend of Grenache, Cinsault, and Mourvèdre provides a complex palate that is both approachable now and capable of aging gracefully. Dunnuck’s high score and detailed tasting notes suggest that this wine is a noteworthy choice for both immediate enjoyment and long-term cellaring.