Clos du Calvaire - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Père Pape 2023

De Sousa's Cuvée 3A is made from equal proportions of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Vinification takes place in oak barrels, and the cuvée requires prolonged cellar aging of at least 3 years to reach full maturity. The dosage is low (less than 5g/L): it brings out the balance between the freshness and finesse of the Chardonnay on the one hand, and the roundness and power of the Pinot Noir on the other.RVF : 16/20Parker : 91/100Le Point 17.50/20

Les Tuffeaux du Domaine François Chidaine is a great Loire demi-sec. This well-balanced organic wine features notes of white and yellow fruits. The residual sugar gives the wine roundness without weighing it down. Try it with foie gras or apricot tagine! Guide des meilleurs vin de France 2023 : 91/100

Petraea champagne is made according to a principle similar to that of Solera: each year, 25% of the last harvest is added. Thus, the wine is composed of all the preceding vintages, in decreasing proportion. This perpetual reserve began in 1997. Aromas of fruit, white flowers and spices. On the palate, the champagne is full and rich, powerful yet retaining a lovely freshness.

Robert Parker: 94 ptsRevel Guide 2014: 19 /20 Guide Exclusif Champagne 2013: 16-17 /20 Coup de Coeur

The Clos du Calvaire red is a magnificent Châteauneuf-du-pape: a full, generous wine with aromas of cherries, violets and spices. The palate is suave and balanced, with persistent tannins and notes of ripe fruit. This cuvée shines for its fruit finesse and harmony on the palate.

RVF : 96/100

La cuvée Terres de la Crau du Clos du Calvaire is a parcel-based cuvée from the estate. It presents a varied palette of blackberry, rose and spice aromas. The palate is generous, with ripe black fruit aromas, coated tannins and a chocolate finish. A concentrated, generous wine that aptly highlights the terroirs of La Crau.

WINE ADVOCATE: 96/100

The cuvée Père Pape du Clos du Calvaire is made from old vines planted in the northern part of the appellation and offers a varied aromatic palette with notes of red fruits, laurel and spices. The palate of this vin bio is full, fresh and racy. Père Pape reflects the terroirs of Châteauneuf du Pape with finesse and precision.

The cuvée Eclat du Clos du Calvaire is a new cuvée from the estate: a crisp, digestible wine driven by fruit! Superb!