Vintage Description Pack Size Case Duty Stock Price
Vintage 2016 Chateauneuf-du-Pape de Mon Aieul, Pierre Usseglio Pack Size 6 x 75cl Case OC Duty IB Stock 1 Price £325.00 £346.36 £415.64

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Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Joe Czerwinski - 31 Aug 18
All Grenache, all whole cluster and from parcels in the lieux-dits of La Guigasse, Le Crau and Les Serres, the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de Mon Aieul has evolved beautifully since I tasted it last year, showing vibrant floral and tea-like notes, raspberry fruit and hints of licorice. It's full-bodied, rich and velvety, with overtones of spice cake on the long, crisp finish. Tasting it, I was surprised to find out what the alcohol level was, because it showed no obvious heat—a testament to how much else is going on here.
Drinking Date: 2018 - 2030
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Vinous Josh Raynolds - 01 Dec 19
Limpid ruby-red. Intensely perfumed, spice-accented aromas of ripe red and blue fruits, potpourri and incense expand steadily with air. Palate-staining raspberry and boysenberry flavors are complemented by an exotic floral pastille quality and suggestions of star anise and allspice. Rich but bright and energetic as well, showing superb finishing clarity, smooth, well-knit tannins and persistent florality. Made entirely with whole clusters and aged in a 60/40 combination of concrete vats and oak demi-muids.
Drinking Date: 2024 - 2033
16.5
Jancis Robinson Richard Hemming - 10 Oct 17
100% Grenache. Cask sample. Rich and sweet red fruit on the nose, going slightly confected on the palate. There's a savoury smoked meat note to rescue the finish, and very fine tannin to give firmness. Could use a bit more persistence. (RH)
Drinking Date: 2019 - 2032
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Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, a prestigious appellation in France's Southern Rhône Valley, is famous for its rich, complex red wines. These full-bodied wines primarily feature Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, with bold flavours of dark fruit, spices, and earthy undertones, often with a peppery note and velvety texture. The region's unique terroir, marked by large round stones and diverse soils, adds depth to its wines. Top producers include Domaine du Pegau, Château de Beaucastel, and Domaine Janasse, all celebrated for showcasing Châteauneuf-du-Pape's distinctive character.