Grand Veneur Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Origines 2019

94+ points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Les Origines (50% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, and 20% Syrah aged in 50% new oak) is similarly deep purple and offers a straight-up stunning bouquet of ripe cassis and blackberry fruits intermixed with chocolate, Asian spices, cured meats, and new leather. A powerful, concentrated, rich 2019, it has a great mid-palate, building yet ripe tannins, no hard edges, and a great finish. The purity of fruit here is top notch, and while it's unquestionably a modern style Châteauneuf, the oak is nicely integrated and I suspect will disappear completely with 5-6 years of bottle age. (11/3/21)"

94 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "[$81 list] Deep violet. Oak-spice- and mineral-tinged aromas of ripe cherry and black currant are joined by garrigue and floral notes that build in the glass. Alluringly sweet and expansive in the mouth, offering juicy red and blue fruit preserve, succulent herb and licorice flavors braced by an undercurrent of smoky minerality. A vanilla nuance emerges on an impressively long, penetrating finish firmed by gently chewy tannins. Drink: 2024-2034. (Oct 2021)"

93 points Matt Walls (Decanter): "A voluminous Châteauneuf, very fine and flowing, silky textured. This is concentrated and fresh, not heavy, though the alcohol feels a little prominent on the finish. Otherwise very well balanced and vivid. The oak gives a gently toasty background, and contributes to the smooth, luxurious mouthfeel. Fermented in stainless steel, then half is aged in new barriques for 16 months. 50% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, 20% Syrah. Drinking Window: 2022-2030. (Oct 2020)"