Château Sixtine - Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2017
97+/100
Jeb Dunnuck
17/20
Jancis Robinson
93/100
Wine Spectator
The only 2017 presented was the Châteauneuf du Pape Sixtine, a blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 20% Mourvèdre aged for one year in barrels, 5% of which were new. Its deep purple color gives way to an intense nose of pure black fruit, dried meat, smoky and toasty nuances, and hints of chocolate. It is ripe, mellow, and expansive on the palate, with rich texture and soft, polished tannins. With fabulous fruit purity, no harsh edges, and an excellent finish, this is undoubtedly the best vintage to date."(Jeb Dunnuck)
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Eye
Dark purple hue
Nose
Complex and highly aromatic with pure black fruit, dried meat, smoky nuances, and hints of chocolate.
Mouth
Ripe, mellow, and expansive with rich substance and soft, polished tannins, with fabulous fruit purity.
Serve
At 14-16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with red meat, poultry, lamb stew, Mediterranean cuisine, and cheese.
Bettane & Desseauve
Winery rated 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Château Sixtine is the new name for the former Cuvée du Vatican estate, a well-known property owned by the Diffonty family. The 24 hectares spread across the appellation, including 5 hectares bordering Château Rayas in Pignan, allow for blending, resulting in a beautiful, classically crafted wine.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
The Diffonty family has been present in Châteauneuf-du-Pape since the 17th century and is deeply involved in local life. They have been growing grapes there since 1800 and operate a 22-hectare estate, now run by Jean-Marc Diffonty.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking and, as such, all the estates listed in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
Wine Spectator
Wine rated 93/100 (Exceptional wine)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 17/20
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated 97/100
About wine:
The only 2017 presented was the Châteauneuf du Pape Sixtine, a blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 20% Mourvèdre aged for one year in barrels, 5% of which were new. Its deep purple color gives way to an intense nose of pure black fruit, dried meat, smoky and toasty nuances, and hints of chocolate. It is ripe, mellow, and expansive on the palate, with rich texture and soft, polished tannins. With fabulous fruit purity, no harsh edges, and an excellent finish, this is undoubtedly the best vintage to date.
Customer rating
4.2/5
based on 13 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. JACQUES R. Published on 12/17/2022
Too much is too much...the alcohol is omnipresent and overwhelms everything...to the point of being indigestible! The next day, the wine is a little more supple and approachable, so I'll set aside the remaining bottles. December 2022, the wine is now much more approachable and the alcohol is less present.
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Review and opinion by Mr. MATHIEU W. Published on 10/30/2020
On the nose, dark fruit, ripe plums, garrigue, and raisins (no surprise with 15.5% alcohol)! On the palate, a sultry attack of sweet black plums. Good body and balance. Well-structured with ripe, rounded tannins. There is still plenty of aging potential. It is a modern Ch9dP. The wine lacks finesse, freshness, and above all, excitement. I think it is overrated by wine critics (97+/100 Jeb Dunnuck-17/20 Jancis Robinson-93/100 Wine Spectator)! My score: 16/20
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Note and opinion by Mr. JEAN LOUP D. Published on 08/27/2020
Nothing but happiness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Review and opinion by Mr. PATRICE F. Published on 11/23/2024
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Review and opinion by Mr. CLAUDE B. Published on 05/22/2022
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