Domaine de Marcoux - Châteauneuf-du-Pape rouge 2022
98/100 Coup de Cœur
RVF
97/100
Bettane & Desseauve
95/100
Robert Parker
94/100
Jeb Dunnuck
“A benchmark wine of the appellation, combining complexity and elegance”
"The 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is an excellent example of the vintage and displays a lovely, fragrant style that is incredibly Provençal in its aromas and flavors of red fruit, savory garrigue, spices, and pepper. With medium-bodied richness, a balanced and elegant palate, and ripe tannins, it’s already a pleasure to drink today, but given its balance and the quality of its tannins, it will shine for 10 to 15 years if stored properly. [...] This is one of the best classic vintages I can recall, and it deserves to be on your must-buy list. (Jeb Dunnuck 2024)
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Eye
A deep, vibrant purple dress
Nose
Subtle and delicate, with beautiful notes of intense black fruit, wild blackberry, Mediterranean scrub, and pepper
Palate
Concentrated and rich, with good body, notes of chocolate, kirsch, and licorice; already approachable with silky tannins and a lovely finish
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2034
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 (2026 guide) 97/100
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.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2024 guide) 95/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
This year, Sophie Armenier produced just a single vintage, incorporating old vines into this blend. However, the 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Domaine de Marcoux reveals a deep and complex bouquet of spices, chocolate, dark wild berries, and garrigue, complemented by delicate notes of tapenade. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, round and concentrated, it is rich without being heavy, framed by a fleshy core of fruit, a soft and enveloping mid-palate, and finishes with a long, briny finish. Given the challenges posed by the vintage, particularly the significant mildew in the vineyard that affected yields, this wine is a great success. Bravo! It is a blend of 85% Grenache Noir and a mix of Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Cinsault, all aged in a combination of large oak casks, concrete tanks, barrels, and amphorae.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 98/100 Favorite
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.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2024 guide) 94/100
Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
The 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is an excellent example of the vintage, displaying a lovely, fragrant style that is incredibly Provençal in its aromas and flavors of red fruit, savory garrigue, spices, and pepper. With medium-bodied richness, a balanced and elegant palate, and ripe tannins, it is already enjoyable today, but given its balance and the quality of its tannins, it will shine for 10 to 15 years if stored properly. The blend consists of 80% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre, 7% Syrah, and 3% Cinsault, vinified entirely in concrete and aged almost entirely in concrete tanks. There are no Vieilles Vignes in this vintage due to hail and low yields caused by drought. I therefore suspect that this cuvée benefited from the inclusion of truly excellent fruit that would normally have been used for the Vieilles Vignes. It is one of the best classic cuvées I can recall and deserves to be among the purchases to make without hesitation.