The Wine Advocate has rated this iconic Chateauneuf in previous vintages 100 points, calling it “pure perfection in a glass.” But Decanter rates this 2020 the best Marcoux VV ever, saying:
Impressive depth of colour for the vintage, this is extremely round, fresh, clear and well-defined. Tannins are present and fairly strict in style, but they're ripe, and all in all this is exceptionally promising.
Dunnuck loved it, too:
One of the world’s greatest expressions of Grenache year-in and year-out, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Vieilles Vignes is all varietal that was brought up in larger foudre. Reminding me slightly of the 2006, which is drinking brilliantly today, it’s going to offer incredible pleasure over its lengthy life. Give bottles 2-3 years and enjoy over the following two decades.
