Description
94 Wine Spectator
Equal parts fresh, high-toned fruit and warm earth, this has layers of crushed cherry, cassis and vanilla-edged plum flavors seamlessly woven with hay, crushed rock and dried flowers. Supple and approachable, with juicy acidity and a fine-boned structure keeping this energetic and vibrant. Grenache and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2038.
93 Wine Advocate
Sourced from the les Bedines lieu-dit and a blend of 90% Grenache and 10% Mourvèdre, the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Safres shows lovely purity of fruit, with cherries and raspberries chasing around in a crescendo of red fruit. It's medium to full-bodied, silky, fine and elegant, with a lingering finish.
Winemaker Note
This wine shows a bright cherry color with grenade reflections.The nose is very delicate, with aromas of red berries, fresh fig liquor and roasted plums.The mouth is elegant, extremely fine, with a superb density and sensation of soft tannins. We find aromas of blackberries, blueberries and licorice. A very elegant wine, well-balanced showing a high ageing potential.
