DOMAINE du VIEUX LAZARET CHÂTEAUNEUF-du-PAPE 2021

The Quiot family, winemakers since 1748, offer a large range of wines from the Rhone Valley and the Provence area. As a family, Genevieve, Florence, Jerome and Jean-Baptiste Quiot run Domaine du Vieux Lazaret.

Located in the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and close to other properties owned by the Quiot family, these original buildings have today been extended and modernised, and now form the winemaking centre for Famille Quiot.

The vineyards of Domaine du Vieux Lazaret are spread over 93 hectares, split into 35 different parcels of vines throughout A.O.C. Chateauneuf-du-Pape. It is today amongst the largest domaines in Chateauneuf-du-Pape.

Winery notes (2021 Vintage)
"Pale plus dark red with clear purple rim. The nose is warm and beginning to show an attractive complexity characterised by understated red fruits and spice along with leather and tertiary notes. The palate is composed and lighter weight, again exhibiting a measure of bottle development in an appealing mix of red cherry and spice notes. There is a fine, balanced structure. This is an elegant, not heavyweight style expressing Cinsault and Grenache in particular, with the emphasis on finesse rather than power."

91/100 Wine Spectator (2021 Vintage)
"Silky raspberry and bitter cherry flavours glide through with a tug of tar in this high-toned version, which is sleek in feel, gilded with hints of mocha, charred sandalwood and smouldering incense. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Carignan, Counoise, Terret, Picpoul, Muscardin, Picardan, Bourboulenc, Clairette and Roussanne. Drink now through 2032."

90/100 Vinous (2021 Vintage)
"Ripe red fruits, dried herbs and a pinch of white pepper introduce the 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape. It is pale, ruby- coloured, medium to full-bodied and concentrated. Inviting and round, this 2021 red is neatly balanced by refreshing acidity and closes with a bright finish."