2022 Domaine Mayard Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The Wine Advocate – RP 95
Reviewed by: Yohan Castaing
Wine Region: France, Rhône: Southern Rhône – Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Variety: Proprietary blend
Color / Type / Sweetness: RED / TABLE / DRY
Maturity: EARLY
Certified: ORGANIC
The 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape exhales a deep, complex and gourmand bouquet of cherries, flowers, spices and red berries, followed by a medium to full-bodied, textured and layered, sappy and enrobing palate with velvety tannins, seamless structure and an elegant, fruity and ethereal finish. Slightly more structured than the 2021, this is a real success. Domaine Mayard is becoming a noteworthy estate for those who appreciate the bright, lively, delicate and aromatic style of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Drink Date: 2024 – 2044
Domaine Mayard Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022
The Winefront: Gary Walsh
Posted on 23 January 2025.
Mainly Grenache (80%), with some Cinsault and Mourvèdre. The cork, as an aside, was very brittle and snapped when I removed it. Not great, though maybe an exception.
Lots of dried rose and spice here, and plenty of dried mint, almost leaning into a bunchy red Burgundy kind of thing, ripe strawberry and raspberry, some peanut and dried mushroom. It’s a juicy and succulent wine, kind of medium-bodied, though it does carry a trace of warming alcohol, though it’s not intrusive, also has some red fruit and sappy character, fine emery board tannin, with a distinctly perfumed finish of excellent length. I like my Châteauneuf in a finer-boned, more delicate style, hence.
Rated : 95 Points
Tasted : Jan25
Alcohol : 15%
Price : $180
Closure : Cork
Drink : 2025 – 2035+