Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2015
Region: Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
Variety: Red Wine
Rating: 95.0

The Vieilles Vignes, a cuvee made entirely from old-vine Grenache, made in vintages where the Grenache is abundant, rich and complex. It is sourced from the sandy soils of Charbonnieres (planted 1900), the limestone marl of Esquierons (planted 1900/1949), and the gravelly red clay of Gallimardes (planted 1934/1959). It is aged entirely in 350L barrels for 18 months. While more concentrated and structured than the regular cuvee, it still possesses the delicate floral and spice character that is the signature of this domaine. No Vieilles Vignes was produced in 2013 or 2014.