By: Keith Mabry | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 5/25/2023 "The 2019 Senechaux is another triumph from this top domaine. It is no wonder that under the watchful eye of Lynch Bage's Cazes family that the detail in this wine is so evident. A mix of currant jam, dried figs and blackberries unite with the classical dried floral and herb nuances that prove why Chateauneuf is such a standout region. This has seamless structure with sweet tannins and underlying acidity giving it harmonious balance. That is always one of the distinguishing characteristics of Senechaux - it's the balance. Never overt, always just right. Though very approachable now, it is an almost charming yet classical rendition that surely will develop with a few years in the cellar".

94 points Decanter
Outer quote mark Refined and restrained aromas of smoke, raspberry and cinnamon. Velvety on the palate, showing a generous fruit concentration of ripe fruit. Rounded and opulent, with silky tannins. (MW) Inner quote mark (2/2022)

94 points Jeb Dunnuck
Outer quote mark Looking at the red, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape is brilliant and should be snatched up by readers. Offering a thrilling nose of ripe strawberries, black raspberries, garrigue, and flowers, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, ripe, silky tannins, no hard edges, and a great, great finish. It’s going to drink fabulously well over the coming 10-15 years. The blend is 57% Grenache, 24% Syrah, and 19% Mourvèdre, brought up in a mix of foudre, old barrels, and concrete tanks. Inner quote mark (11/2021)

94 points James Suckling
Outer quote mark A racy, perfumed nose of ripe berries, dried thyme, sweet cloves, dark chocolate and some lard. Full-bodied with tight but mealy tannins. Structured and layered, with a long, pretty sleek finish. Inner quote mark (2/2023)

94 points Wine Spectator
Outer quote mark Dark, with a muscular core of blackberry, black currant and black Mission fig flavors that rumble through, laced with charcoal, cast iron and licorice root notes. Features a broad swath of tobacco and savoriness on the finish, lending cut and drive. (JM) Inner quote mark (2/2023)

93 points Wine Advocate
Outer quote mark Senechaux's 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape is a blend of 57% Grenache, 24% Syrah and 19% Mourvèdre, aged in a combination of foudres, older barriques and concrete tanks. It offers up a nice array of fruit flavors, ranging from grilled cherries and red-skinned plums to fresh red raspberries. Full-bodied, supple and easy to drink already, it finishes with ample length and mouthwatering acids. (JC) Inner quote mark (5/2022)

K&L Notes
Domaine Senechaux lies in the heart of what is known as the Sheriff's Wood - Les Bois Senechaux. The current landscape of the property was developed primarily in the 1950s and tended by the Raynaud family. In 2006, the estate was purchased by the Jean-Michel Cazes of Lynch-Bages fame and its newest iteration began. The wines are made classically but with a modern eye towards deriving the best from each grape. The blend is made up of 47% Grenache, 32% Syrah, 19% Mourvèdre, and a mix of 2% Cinsault and Vaccarèse. Syrah and Mourvèdre are aged in one-year-old barrels from Lynch Bages while the Grenache sees a mix of some wood and large vat. The composition is always a seamless blend of the best that this region has to offer.