Domaine de Marcoux - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes rouge 2020
97/100
Decanter
94/100
Bettane & Desseauve
16/20
Jancis Robinson
“Century-Old Grenache Vines”
"With a deep, impressive color for the vintage, the wine is extremely round, fresh, clear, and well-defined. The tannins are present and quite firm in style, but they are ripe, and overall, it shows exceptional promise. It isn’t massive in terms of fruit or body, but it is well-balanced and precise. It comes from 120-year-old vines planted on clay-and-sand sites facing north in Charbonnières and Esquières.” (Decanter 2021)
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Eye
A deep, vibrant purple dress
Nose
Elegant, with aromas of ripe black and red fruits
Palate
Delicate, with a refined and smooth palate, lovely lingering notes of ripe fruit, and a refreshing finish
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2040
Food and wine pairings
Pair with lamb navarin, duck breast with porcini mushrooms and chestnuts, tournedos Rossini, rabbit stew, or hare stew…
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2022 guide) 94/100
Rated estate (2026 guide) 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the wine:
A superb, peppery, spicy nose. A velvety, deep attack, with full-bodied tannins, beautiful balance on the palate, and generous, intense flavors. Cellar for 5 years.
About the estate:
A historic landmark of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, this iconic estate was long led by the Armenier sisters, who elevated it to the pinnacle of the appellation. Today, it is Vincent Estevin, Sophie’s son, who carries on the family legacy with the same high standards. Biodynamics remains at the heart of the approach, with meticulous care given to every plot in the vineyard. The range is centered around four cuvées: a fresh Côtes-du-Rhône, a full-bodied and structured white, and two reds with strong personalities. The Vieilles Vignes cuvée impresses with its restrained power and masterful balance, while the Tradition cuvée continues to stand as the flagship of this exemplary estate, which shines through the precision, depth, and energy of these great terroir wines.
Decanter
Wine rated (2021 guide) 97/100
About the wine:
With an impressive depth of color for the vintage, it is extremely round, fresh, clear, and well-defined. The tannins are present and quite firm in style, but they are ripe, and overall, it is exceptionally promising. It isn’t huge in terms of fruit or body, but it is well-balanced and precise. It comes from 120-year-old vines planted on clay and sandy plots facing north in Charbonnières and Esquières.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2026 guide) 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience)
About the estate:
Led by Sophie Armenier and Vincent Estevenin, the Marcoux estate has established itself at the pinnacle of the appellation. The wines possess a rare naturalness and depth, along with an energy and power on the palate that rely on no artificial aging techniques. These great classic wines, marked by the character of ripe Grenache, age beautifully. Despite high levels of ripeness, all the vintages have found their balance and appear less hot than in the past; they have gained in minerality and salinity.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 16/20
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. MAXIME B. Posted on September 17, 2025
Great Châteauneuf! It's good—really good! One of my favorites!
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