Vintage Description Pack Size Case Duty Stock Price
Vintage 2016 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Speciale, Tardieu-Laurent Pack Size 12 x 75cl Case OC Duty IB Stock 1 Price £470.00 £509.96 £611.96

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Tasting Notes

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Vinous Josh Raynolds - 01 Dec 19
Deep bright-hued ruby. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe red and blue fruits, sandalwood, garrigue, lavender and exotic spices, and a smoky mineral element builds in the glass. Sappy, penetrating and pure in the mouth, offering deeply concentrated Chambord, boysenberry and spicecake flavors that deepen steadily as the wine stretches out. Blends power and finesse with a smooth hand and finishes extremely long and seamless, the fine-grained tannins framing the wine's intense berry fruit.
Drinking Date: 2025 - 2032
18.5
Jancis Robinson Jancis Robinson - 11 Sep 17
99% Grenache (over 100 years old), 1% mystery grape! 100% whole bunches. Terroir: Bottom of La Crau on sandy soils. Ageing: 12 months in two- and three-year-old barrels plus 6 months in foudre. Not as deeply crimson as the other two 2016 Châteauneufs from this producer. The sand may explain. Very fragrant and lifted. Already quite expressive on the nose, and apparently not as dense as its stablemates. Very round and charming on the front palate. Masses of both tannin and acidity underneath but it’s the smoothly polished fruit that grabs the attention. There’s a note of tamarind as well as of red glacé cherries here. All pleasure but it definitely should evolve further. Rich red fruit. Extra complexity already compared with the Vieilles Vignes version. (RH) (JR)
Drinking Date: 2021 - 2034
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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.