Domaine De La Vieille Julienne 2022 "Ceci est un Flacon" Vin De France, Rhone Valley

You are actually getting a baby Chateauneuf for a quarter of the price! The Domaine de la Vielle Julienne is located at the northern end of Chateauneuf-du-Pape and dates back to the 17th century. Due to its northern exposure, the vines don’t get as much direct heat, so the wines are more on the elegant end for southern Rhone. Made from a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Counoise and Mourvedre, this refined red wine is layered and has more complexity than many Chateauneuf-du-Papes we’ve tasted, even though some of the grapes for this magnificent table red lie just outside the actual region. A floral, gentle spice, red fruited, wicked cool dried herbal notes, dream of a red wine that is suitable for all your end-of-summer grilling, and noble enough for nice dinner tables.