Domaine Paul Autard - La Côte Ronde 2016
92-94/100
Robert Parker
2*Étoiles
Hachette
94/100
Wine Enthusiast
"Grenache and Syrah grown on sandy soil and rounded pebbles are the hallmarks of this red wine, which has been aged extensively in oak. The nose, with its interplay of black fruit, vanilla, orange, and spices, lends it a beautiful complexity. The palate reveals substantial, rich, and full-bodied texture, balanced by beautiful, velvety tannins that lend depth and structure to a young yet voluptuous wine. A beautifully channeled power and masterful aging make this a wine with great potential.”(Le Guide des Vins Hachette 2020)
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Nose
Open, rich, and complex, with aromas of dark fruit, spicy notes, and vanilla
Palate
Powerful, full-bodied, and well-balanced, with smooth tannins
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Pair with red meat, dishes served in sauce, game, and full-flavored cheeses…
Bettane & Desseauve
Winery rated 1 star (A high-quality, recommended wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
Jean-Paul Autard cultivates 25 hectares of vineyards in the northeastern part of the appellation, all located in Courthézon. The "Juline" cuvée (a combination of Jules and Pauline, Jean-Paul’s two children) typically consists of about half Syrah and is aged in barrels. The wines are well-structured, and the flagship "Côte-Ronde" cuvée is particularly successful in the 2016 vintage.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2020 guide) 2 stars (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
Grenache and Syrah grown on sandy soil and rounded pebbles form the foundation of this red wine, which has been aged extensively in oak barrels. The nose, with its interplay of black fruit, vanilla, orange, and spices, lends the wine a beautiful complexity. The palate reveals substantial, rich, and full-bodied texture, balanced by beautiful, velvety tannins that lend depth and structure to a young yet voluptuous wine. Beautifully channeled power and masterful aging make this a wine with great aging potential.
About the estate:
A statue of the Virgin Mary at the entrance to the estate serves as a reminder that it once served as a residence for the Diocese of Avignon. Beneath the pine-covered hill, the limestone cellar houses the wine barrels for many months. Paul is the first name of the founder, and Jean-Paul is that of the current owner, who has been at the helm of the estate since he was seventeen. The vineyard covers 25 hectares, scattered north of Châteauneuf, near Courthézon.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated 92–94/100 (An outstanding wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Brighter and fresher than the 2015 vintage, the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée la Côte Ronde spent 17 months in new oak barrels without dulling its concentrated notes of cherry and berries. There’s a hint of cocoa, but this full-bodied yet supple wine finishes with liveliness and length.
Wine Spectator
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2019 guide) 94/100
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
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