Jean-Paul Versino’s Domaine Bois de Boursan is a bastion of traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape. In years offering quality permitting it, Jean-Paul separates his oldest, lowest-yielding vines into this cuvée. His 2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, driven by Grenache, is like velvet in a bottle. It is lush with a depth of layered flavors, including plum, blackberry, black currant, allspice, clove, leather, and dark chocolate. It has an enveloping mouthfeel, multi-layered texture, and a sensational lingering finish. For lovers of old-style Rhône wines, this bottle is for you.
Domaine Bois de Boursan, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Rhône Valley, France) 2017
By Miranda Franco