Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2012

Step back in time and join the historic journey of winemaking with the Armenier sisters at Domaine de Marcoux! With a rich heritage dating back to the 1300s, the Armenier family has been creating unforgettable wines in Chateauneuf-du-Pape for centuries. Today, Catherine Armenier and Sophie Estevenin continue this legacy, producing wines that have earned them a place in the annals of wine history. In 1990, they made history again by becoming the first vineyard in Chateauneuf-du-Pape to implement biodynamic farming practices. Their youngest vines are 40 to 60 years old, and they take a hands-off approach to their harvested grapes, allowing the natural flavors to shine. As critic Stephen Tanzer said, "this domaine is the essence of Chateauneuf-du-Pape." In 2003, Robert Parker recognized the sisters' hard work and talent, naming them on his list of "Wine Personalities of the Year." He wrote, "Over the last 12 years, the biodynamically farmed vineyard has risen to the top of Chateauneuf-du-Pape's quality hierarchy. The two red wines produced are stunning, with the regular cuvée of Chateauneuf-du-Pape being one of the finest in the region and the limited production Cuvée Vieilles Vignes being one of the world's truly magnificent wines." So raise a glass and celebrate the Armenier sisters and their incredible wines at Domaine de Marcoux!