2016 Chateauneuf du Pape
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Super silky and plush but with a great core of perfectly ripe red plum and blackberry fruit aromas, vibrant spice, allied with meaty, savoury and herbal notes of rosemary and sage. Full and rounded on the palate, yet very focused with a lovely finesse, not so typical of the appellation. The wine retains tautness and fresh acidity whilst bursting with fleshy black plums and a voluptuous body beautifully typifying just how good the vintage is in Chateauneuf du Pape.
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Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate
Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
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Deep brilliant crimson. A highly perfumed nose evokes mineral-accented red and dark berries, candied licorice and a hint of potpourri. Sappy, sharply delineated red and blue fruit flavors show bright mineral lift and take on exotic spice and floral pastille nuances as the wine opens up. In an ample but energetic style, finishing sweet, floral and long, with just a whisper of fine-grained tannins. This wine is an outstanding example of an entry-level Châteauneuf bottling, and while it's extremely appealing right now with a bit of air, it's balanced to reward plenty of patience.
Loaded with scents of roses and exotic spices, the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape is a super entry-level effort. It's 85% Grenache aged in concrete, with the balance Cinsault, Mourvèdre and Syrah that's aged in demi-muids. Full-bodied, velvety and long, it delivers opulent black raspberry fruit framed by silky tannins.
About the producer
Famille Isabel Ferrando is a leading wine producer in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Product details
Grenache/ Garnacha , Syrah / Shiraz, Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro, Cinsault
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Dry