Xavier Vignon - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Arcane La Papesse 2016
95/100
Bettane & Desseauve
95/100
Jeb Dunnuck
94/100
Robert Parker
"A complex and elegant Châteauneuf"
The Châteauneuf Du Pape La Papesse 2016 is a brilliant wine, with a bouquet of red and blue fruits, lavender, Provençal herbs, and ground pepper bursting from the glass. A wine that almost screams "Provence" with its complex and satisfying aromas, it hits the palate with a rich body, a structured and incredibly elegant mouthfeel, fine-grained tannins, and a great finish. This is a complete and nuanced Châteauneuf du Pape that will continue to taste fabulous for the next 15-20 years. (Jeb Dunnuck 2022)
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Eye
Dark dress
Nose
Intense notes of leather, cedar, dried spices, black cherries, and plums
Mouth
Elegant and powerful, fine and silky tannins, excellent aging potential
Serve
At 15-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with saffron and mushroom risotto, satay tofu skewers, Jerusalem artichokes, truffle and honey brie, vegan terrine with chanterelles, hazelnuts, chestnuts, and gingerbread...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 95/100
About wine:
A harmonious and profound Châteauneuf with notes of laurel and a refined, creamy texture. The length is carried by a beautiful salty sap, with finesse and delicacy.
Decanter
Rated domain Recommended
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2020 guide) 94/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
The full-bodied and voluminous Châteauneuf du Pape Arcane La Papesse 2016 displays surprising elegance for such a powerful wine. Remarkably dark and youthful in appearance, it delivers notes of leather, cedar, and dried spices, all against a backdrop of black cherries and plums. The tannins are fine and silky on the mid-palate, fading gently into a lingering, slightly powdery finish. Impressive, with at least another decade of aging potential ahead.
Jancis Robinson
Rated Recommended
James Suckling
Rated Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2022 guide) 95/100
Rated Recommended
About wine:
Châteauneuf Du Pape La Papesse 2016 is a brilliant wine, with a bouquet of red and blue fruits, lavender, Provençal herbs, and ground pepper bursting from the glass. A wine that almost screams "Provence" with its complex and satisfying aromas, it hits the palate with a rich body, a structured and incredibly elegant mouthfeel, fine-grained tannins, and a great finish. This is a complete and nuanced Châteauneuf du Pape that will continue to taste fabulous for the next 15-20 years. This is a 100% Grenache wine that has been aged in one-third truncated cone vats, concrete and stainless steel vats, and a small portion in 200-liter barrels.
Customer rating
4.6/5
based on 7 reviews
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