Domaine Julien Masquin - Montplaisir blanc 2016
91/100
Robert Parker
15,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
“Fresh and zesty, the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Montplaisir Blanc is a blend of 70% White Grenache and 30% Bourboulenc that sees no oak during aging. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied, fleshy and round on the palate, with a lemony, refreshing finish and a pleasant touch of bitterness. ” (Wine Advocate 2017 - Robert Parker) An exceptional white wine in limited quantities!
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Eye
Straw-yellow color with golden highlights
Nose
Elegant, with notes of white flowers and citrus
Palate
Fresh, tangy, and pure
Serve
At 12-14°C
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2024
Production
2,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Pairs beautifully with sea bass with fennel, monkfish tail Provençal-style, grilled scallops, seafood risotto, foie gras, white meats, blue-veined cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2019 guide) 15,5/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2019 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
About the estate:
The vineyards are situated in an exceptional location, on the sandy soils of Pignan and Rayas, with Côtes-du-Rhône vineyards bordering this highly prestigious area of Châteauneuf. The winemaking is of an excellent standard, with meticulous vinification carried out in a rented winery in the heart of the village. This young and talented winemaker now needs to prove himself with future vintages. The 2016 white wine is superb in its finesse and precision. As for the 2015 reds, they are a success. The Memora cuvée, with its infused style, exudes great purity. Meanwhile, the Montplaisir cuvée displays a higher level of ambition, placing it among the bottles to remember from 2015. A domaine to watch closely.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2019 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Paul Masquin acquired vineyards in Courthézon in 1936, which he operated under a sharecropping arrangement. In 1998, his grandson Julien took over the estate, delivering the grapes to the local cooperative, which he left in 2009 to produce his own wines. The vineyard now covers 22 hectares.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2017 guide) 91/100 (Excellent wine)
Rated estate (2017 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Fresh and zesty, the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Montplaisir Blanc is a blend of 70% White Grenache and 30% Bourboulenc that is aged without oak. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied, fleshy and round on the palate, with a citrusy and refreshing finish and a pleasant hint of bitterness.
Customer rating
3.8/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. LAURENT K. Posted on 12/15/2020
A rather surprising wine for its appellation. Very mineral. It just lacks a bit of length.
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Review by Mr. OLIVIER M. Posted on June 20, 2023
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Review by Mr. MAX H. Posted on June 26, 2019
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Review by Mr. PIERRE B. Posted on 02/12/2019
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