2019 Domaine Lafond Chateauneuf-du-Pape Roc Epine [WA93][JD92][D91][WS91]

Producer: Domaine LafondRegion: Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France  Blend: 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% MourvedreYear: 2019  Wine Advocate, 93 Points  "This Tavel-based domaine has turned out a solid 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape. A blend of 80% Grenache (matured in tank) and 10% each Mourvèdre and Syrah (matured in new barriques), it starts off a bit tarry, with notes of struck match, but then develops more conventional black plum and blackberry aromas. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated, it finishes long, with a flurry of velvety tannins."  Jeb Dunnuck, 92 Points  "The 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Roc-Épine is impressive, offers lots of ripe, darker berry and raspberry notes as well as some iron, olive, and leather notes. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has ripe tannins, terrific overall balance, and a great finish. This estate is incredibly consistent, and their 2019 is another gem of a wine."  Decanter, 91 Points  "Intense, piquant, black cherry nose. A very dark, fairly full-bodied