2023 Domaine Mayard, Chateauneuf-du-Pape

This Châteauneuf-du-Pape is made in a much lighter style vs. other wines in the region, but it is no less noble for it. This is from a new estate that’s making waves in the region. Their passionate commitment to less-invasive methods results in captivatingly light-footed wines with less alcohol and less extraction, setting a new standard for Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This focus on elegance evokes a stylistic throwback to the classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape of the 1950s and 60s, capturing the essence of the region without the faults of past eras. We were first introduced to the wines of Domaine Mayard in Châteauneuf-du-Pape a few vintages ago. There is a shared vibrancy here, a similar sense of clarity and tension that you simply do not find in most modern CdP. It was one of those rare moments when something new makes you rethink what is possible in this appellation. Domaine Mayard represents an exciting new chapter for Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This is one smoking bottle of wine that can be enjoyed today or over the next several decades.