Dark and powerful, this makes a bold statement on the full-bodied palate, but unlike so many 2022 Chateauneufs it doesn't edge in the rich and creamy direction. It has a cornucopia of black fruit, black olive and tar aromas. Major tannins, but they are very fine and give the finish energy and drive as well as structure. A cuvee based on old-vine grenache with syrah, mourvedre and counoise from biodynamically grown grapes. Matured almost exclusively in concrete tanks. Drink or hold.
95 points, Stuart Pigott, James Suckling (Apr 2024)
The 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Girard is also terrific. A partially destemmed blend of 90% Grenache, 6% Mourvèdre, and the rest a mix of varieties, it has savory darker cherry fruits, some peppery garrigue, smoke, and meaty nuances, medium body, a ripe, round, seamless mouthfeel, and outstanding length. Brought up mostly in concrete tanks, it’s going to evolve nicely over the coming decade.
93 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Oct 2024)
Prominent strawberry, licorice, garrigue and a dash of white pepper frame the medium- to full-bodied 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Girard. Offering great energy and focus, the 2022 shows absolutely no rough edges and finishes rather savory. The blend this year is 85% Grenache, 8% Mourvèdre and 7% Syrah. Tasted twice with consistent notes.
93 points, Nicolas Greinacher, Vinous (Jun 2024)
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