Slightly more Grenache-dominated, the old vine 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Vieilles Vignes is 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre brought up 80% in foudre and 20% in demi-muids. A beautiful perfume of wild strawberries, ripe black cherries, licorice, ground pepper, and bouquet garni all define the bouquet, and it's medium to full-bodied and has tons of Provençal charm, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It shows the firmer edge to the tannins that can be common in the vintage, but this beauty is loaded with charm.

Despite weighing in at a respectable 15% alcohol, the 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes comes across a bit on the lean side, dominated by tart red berries. It's a blend of 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre, aged in foudre and demi-muids, full-bodied, but with its silky tannins exaggerated by the wine's tartness.