2020 Domaine Porte Rouge Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge

This lovely Châteauneuf-du-Pape shows off the balance and structure of the vintage, the encépagement 80% Grenache, 8% Syrah, 8% Mourvèdre, and 4% Cinsault. The wine shows a deep ruby color with moderate concentration. Supple aromas of redolent red and dark fruit—cherry, raspberry, and plum—alongside notes of dried herbs, black pepper, and garrigue. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, with a structure that’s wonderfully balanced; its fruit, tannins, and acidity a seamless whole.

93 Points, Decanter - "Savoury herbal touch at the core of the black cherry fruit. Full-bodied, fresh, vivid and upright style. Gently mineral seam alongside the vein of acidity that gives this wine plenty of energy and focus, bringing refreshment and longevity. Fermented in stainless steel and concrete, aged in old barriques."

92 Points, Jeb Dunnuck - "The 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape has a ripe, up-front, sexy style as well as impressive notes of candied strawberries, raspberries, wildflowers, and spice. Playing in a medium-bodied, more supple, elegant style, it has good tannins, rock-solid overall balance, and outstanding length."

Domaine Porte Rouge is a small, organically farmed estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, founded in the early 2000s by Bernard Friedmann and now managed by Justine and Maxim Féraud of Domaine du Pegau. The domaine farms approximately four hectares of old vines across multiple parcels with varied soils—including galets roulés, sandstone, limestone, and sand—planted primarily to Grenache with smaller amounts of Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault. Certified organic since the 2010s, vineyard work focuses on low yields and balanced ripeness, while cellar practices emphasize minimal intervention and aging in older oak to preserve fruit clarity. The resulting wines follow a traditional regional profile, combining red and dark fruit, spice, and structured tannins with a degree of freshness tied to site and farming.