Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Joe Czerwinski - 31 Aug 18
The lush, fruit-forward 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape is a good introduction to the domaine's Grenache-dominated style, boasting copious amounts of cherry and apricot fruit. It's full-bodied and velvety in texture, with attractive hints of licorice emerging on the long finish. With its slightly more prominent acidity, it should drink well for longer than the 2015 or 2017 versions.
Drinking Date: 2018 - 2030
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Vinous Josh Raynolds - 01 Jul 18
Bright ruby-red. Pungent raspberry, cherry and garrigue scents are complemented by smoky mineral and licorice accents. Silky and concentrated, offering juicy red berry, bitter cherry and spicecake flavors and a touch of candied lavender. Shows very good depth, focus and solid thrust on a youthfully tannic finish that features a lingering cracked pepper note.
Drinking Date: 2021 - 2027
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Jancis Robinson Richard Hemming - 10 Oct 17
75% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 3% Cinsault, 3% Mourvèdre, 4% Vaccarèse. Porty nose with raisined fruit and a spirity overtone. Medicinal notes, a bit like iodine. The fruit is dark and deep and baked, with good persistence but more power than elegance. Chewy texture. (RH)
Drinking Date: 2018 - 2032
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vineyard Fine Wine

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.