Domaine de la Vieille Julienne

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

9.021 ratings
9.04 pro ratings
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Red Rhone Blend
Tomato-Based, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Onion, Pungent Cheese, Venison, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Pork, Beef
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

This is a bottle I've looked at 8-10 times and put back recently. While...tasty, still needs lots of bedrest. This 07 C-d-P leans heavily towards Cornas. Heavy, dark tarry. It's seriously dark cassis, the core flavor of anise, blackberries are a under statement, dark cherry liqueur, olallieberries haunt throughout, Christmas cake, dark chocolate, dark cocoa, caramel, vanilla, caramel, burnt toast, dry dark florals, heavily grilled meats, strong leather, dry stones, heavy spice; big clove & nutmeg, dry stems-brambly, dry brown volcanic minerals with dust, decent acidity, strong concentration, structure, length and still out of balance with the earth it's showing. Better in 5 or more years. Wine is still so young & fresh, I'm glad I Coravin-ed it.

This is a bottle I've looked at 8-10 times and put back recently. While...tasty, still needs lots of bedrest. This 07 C-d-P leans heavily towards Cornas. Heavy, dark tarry. It's seriously dark cassis, the core flavor of anise, blackberries are a under statement, dark cherry liqueur, olallieberries haunt throughout, Christmas cake, dark chocolate, dark cocoa, caramel, vanilla, caramel, burnt toast, dry dark florals, heavily grilled meats, strong leather, dry stones, heavy spice; big clove & nutmeg, dry stems-brambly, dry brown volcanic minerals with dust, decent acidity, strong concentration, structure, length and still out of balance with the earth it's showing. Better in 5 or more years. Wine is still so young & fresh, I'm glad I Coravin-ed it.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 11th, 2017
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

8.9

Nose is a little barnyard. Blackberries, stewed black plums, some blueberries and creamy raspberries, tarry, black licorice, black wet earth, grilled meat, iron pan and expresso roast. Tannins are still slightly grainy. Nice structure and acidity. Check it again in 5-8 years.

Nose is a little barnyard. Blackberries, stewed black plums, some blueberries and creamy raspberries, tarry, black licorice, black wet earth, grilled meat, iron pan and expresso roast. Tannins are still slightly grainy. Nice structure and acidity. Check it again in 5-8 years.

1 person found it helpfulNov 26th, 2015
John Sweeney

Still just a baby, almost unevolved. Very dark, black fruits, garrigue, plum licorice. This is going to age a long time.

Still just a baby, almost unevolved. Very dark, black fruits, garrigue, plum licorice. This is going to age a long time.

Jan 13th, 2016
S.R.Alexander

Raspberry jam and lavender. Noticeable warmth.

Raspberry jam and lavender. Noticeable warmth.

Jul 17th, 2020
Byron Hewett

To me this was a tad clunky.

To me this was a tad clunky.

Nov 1st, 2018
Michael Phillips

Nice wine at peak.

Nice wine at peak.

Oct 18th, 2018
Paco Suro

In a great spot. Bright. Good fruit here! Let open for over an hour minimum.

In a great spot. Bright. Good fruit here! Let open for over an hour minimum.

Jan 1st, 2017
Jeffrey Lew

A little Chat-enough with my Chinese... Remind me to buy more of this stuff. Can't have enough Chateauneuf....

A little Chat-enough with my Chinese... Remind me to buy more of this stuff. Can't have enough Chateauneuf....

Oct 4th, 2015
Chris Halpin

Magnums never disappoint! This needed a little time to open up, and it was worth the wait.

Magnums never disappoint! This needed a little time to open up, and it was worth the wait.

Dec 9th, 2014
Hilary Gosher

2007 Very tight still. Could use a few more years.

2007 Very tight still. Could use a few more years.

Nov 2nd, 2014