“there are few wines I’d rather have on my table than those from Jean-Paul Daumen" Jeb Dunnuck

Daumen Chateauneuf du Pape 2016

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Not sure I can sing the praises of Jean-Paul Daumen any better than Jeb does, so let’s listen to what he has to say…

“Vieille Julienne’s Jean-Paul Daumen is unquestionably one of the most talented winemakers in all of France. Since taking over the domaine in 1990, the estate has gone from strength to strength, and the list of truly extraordinary wines from this small terroir located on the northern edge of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is mind-boggling. And there are no secrets; Jean-Paul focuses first and foremost on his vineyards, which are all farmed organically and sustainably, minuscule yields, no SO2 during vinification, aging in neutral foudres and tank, and bottling unfined and unfiltered. The result is a naked, raw expression of this magical terroir and old vines. In short, there are few wines I’d rather have on my table than those from Jean-Paul Daumen!”

“the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a beauty that gives more than a glimpse of the quality at this estate. Blackberries, black raspberries, spice, violets, licorice, earth, and forest floor notes all give way to a medium-bodied, rounded, sexy Châteauneuf-du-Pape that has fine tannin and a great finish.”


Or reply. The wine is available now in Chapel Hill. Wednesday, as ordered, in Hillsborough.