Tasting Notes

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Vinous Josh Raynolds - 01 Dec 19
Vivid ruby. Ripe, spice-tinged cherry, dark berry preserves, garrigue and candied licorice on the deeply perfumed nose. Broad, sweet and seamless in the mouth, offering impressively concentrated black and blue fruit, lavender pastille and spicecake flavors and a subtle touch of bitter chocolate. Shows superb energy and spicy thrust on the finish, which is framed by slow-building tannins and sharpened by a spine of juicy acidity. This wine's marriage of power to finesse is really impressive.
Drinking Date: 2023 - 2030
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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Joe Czerwinski - 31 Aug 18
The full-bodied 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape is a terrific effort from Domaine de Ferrand. Nearly 90% Grenache, with the balance a blend of other permitted varieties, it's concentrated and rich, with hints of allspice, anise and pepper adding nuance to the layers of ripe cherry and apricot fruit. Complex and velvety, this has it all.
Drinking Date: 2018 - 2030
15.5
Jancis Robinson Richard Hemming - 10 Oct 17
87% Grenache, 5% Mourvèdre, 3% Syrah, 3% Bourboulenc, 2% Cinsault. Cooked black fruit – though it comes across with a lightness of touch on the palate. Very savoury finish, perhaps slightly austere at this stage. Modest complexity. (RH)
Drinking Date: 2018 - 2029
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.