Domaine de Marcoux - Châteauneuf-du-Pape blanc 2021
96/100
RVF
95/100
Wine Enthusiast
95/100
Decanter
16+/20
Jancis Robinson
This rare white wine—which accounts for just 6% of Châteauneuf’s production—is primarily made from Roussanne (69%), complemented by Bourboulenc, Clairette, and White Grenache. Aromas of ripe white fruit mingle in the glass with hints of fresh spices. The palate is creamy, punctuated by subtle vanilla notes and a lovely freshness and minerality that ensure perfect balance. A sublime white Châteauneuf-du-Pape!
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Eye
A brilliant golden color with subtle green highlights
Nose
Expressive, floral notes, vine peach, toasted almonds
Palate
Clean and full-bodied, with white fruit notes and lovely freshness and minerality that provide a perfect balance, with good length
Serve
At 12°C
Drink before
2030-2035
Food and wine pairings
Pair with white meat, fish in sauce, goat cheese…
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide) 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
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 95/100 (2020 vintage)
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
Wine rated (2023 guide) 96/100 95/100 (2020 vintage)
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.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2022 guide) 95/100 (2020 vintage)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 16+/20, 95/100 (2020 vintage)
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
4.3/5
based on 3 reviews
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