Wine detail

Domaine de Marcoux

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

2021

Vintage

Varietal

Grenache

ABV

15%

Peak 2027-2044

Where it is, October 2026

Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.

This bottle is in its drinking window. Its peak runs from 2027 through 2044.

The ‘21 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes.

Domaine de Marcoux Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2021 is a Grenache from France.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · approaching peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2025-2051Peak window 2027-2044

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Domaine de Marcoux Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2021 has a full body, balanced acidity, and moderate tannins.

The 2021 vintage

Domaine de Marcoux's 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes is a Grenache from France.

About Domaine de Marcoux

Domaine de Marcoux's Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes is a Grenache from France.

From the cellar: pair with

Wild boar daube with olives

The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.

Roasted lamb shoulder with thyme and lavender

The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Grilled duck breast with cherry reduction

The pairing leaves room for the wine's moderate tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is Domaine de Marcoux Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2021?

Domaine de Marcoux Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2021 is a Grenache from France.

What does Domaine de Marcoux Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2021 taste like?

Domaine de Marcoux Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2021 has a full body, balanced acidity, and moderate tannins.

When should Domaine de Marcoux Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2021 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2025-2051. Within that arc, the peak window is 2027-2044. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.

What pairs with Domaine de Marcoux Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2021?

Pair this wine with Wild boar daube with olives; Roasted lamb shoulder with thyme and lavender; or Grilled duck breast with cherry reduction.