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L'Esprit Français - Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016
L'Esprit Français - Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016

L'Esprit Français - Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016

Châteauneuf-du-Pape|Red wine|Organic
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4.5/5 (4 customers)

94/100

Jeb Dunnuck

92/100

Robert Parker

spicy
well-built
balanced
leather
“Including most of the authorized grape varieties, with Grenache making up the majority, the 2016 L’Esprit Français boasts a deep ruby-violet color and a superb nose of black raspberries, new leather, lavender, and spices. This beautiful wine is deep, medium- to full-bodied, and reveals a distinctive character, with noticeable tannins and a lovely finish. I love its balance and length; it should age beautifully for 10–12 years.” (Jeb Dunnuck)

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Estate

Xavier Vignon

Vintage

L'Esprit Français

Vintage

2016

Designation

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre, 5% Muscardin et Piquepoul noir

Regions

Soils composed of rounded pebbles and limestone sediments—remnants of alluvial deposits carried by the Rhône—and cooler terroirs in the northern part of the appellation

Viticulture

Wine made from organically grown grapes purchased from other growers

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine Production

Traditional, with a long maceration period of about 1 month

Livestock Farming

50% in French oak barrels, 25% in large oak casks, and 25% in concrete tanks

Alcohol content

15%

Organic

Yes

Nose

Intense, with aromas of raspberry and plum

Palate

Velvety and rich, juicy, and very easy to drink

Serve

At 15-17°C

Guard

10 to 15 years

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with roasted blue lobster with cilantro and tomato emulsion, a duck leg tagine with prunes, Espelette pepper, and pecans, a crispy treat with hints of blackcurrant pepper, fig carpaccio...

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Decanter

Decanter

Rated Estate Recommended

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2018 guide) 92/100 (Excellent wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

With a kaleidoscope of raspberry and plum flavors, the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Esprit Français is full-bodied, velvety, and rich, yet it remains truly enjoyable and easy to drink, with a long, juicy finish.
Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Rated "Recommended"

James Suckling

James Suckling

Rated "Recommended"

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Wine rated 94/100

Rated "Recommended"

About the wine:

Including most of the authorized grape varieties, with Grenache making up the majority, the 2016 L'Esprit Français boasts a deep ruby-violet color and a superb nose of black raspberries, new leather saddle, lavender, and spices. This truly beautiful wine is deep, medium- to full-bodied, and reveals a distinctive character, with noticeable tannins and a lovely finish. I love its balance and length; it should age beautifully for 10–12 years.

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