Pontificis 2021

Oc VdP

/ 5 ( reviews)

Gold, Gilbert & Gaillard International Competition, 2023

We challenged our good friend Laurent Delaunay to find all the essential ingredients of fine Châteauneuf-du-Pape – Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Then to make us a wine that would thoroughly outclass its inspiration pound for pound. He delivered!

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Silky smooth layers of rich black fruit; depth and intensity

Aroma

Ripe raspberry, spiced plum and crushed black pepper aromas

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

More information

Red - Medium to Full Bodied
Grenache Based Blend
France
Deep crimson
Vegetarian

13.5% ABV
10.13 Units
750.00 ml
31 December, 2026

Laurent Delaunay began his career in Burgundy, but these days he makes wine in France's Languedoc, sourcing parcels of top-quality grapes from old, low-yielding, out-of-the-way vineyards. With Grenache from Minervois, Syrah from Beziers, and Mourvèdre from La Clape and Corbières, Pontificis combines the best of the Languedoc with a classic Rhône blend. It offers the perfect balance of richness and complexity (at a great price), so it’s easy to see why it’s become a customer favourite and one of the top wines in our range. Full of rich, warming aromas of spices and kirsch, this is smooth and mouthfilling. It needs no special occasion to pop the cork, so enjoy it with simple sausage and mash or fancier dining of lamb shanks, or rich lasagne.

"For the richness of a Châteauneuf-du-Pape but at a sensible price, enjoy this luscious Languedoc red" Mark Hoddy
Buyer for southern France