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 2016 Châteauneuf Du Pape La Papesse 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 full-bodied richness, a structured and incredibly elegant palate, fine-grained tannins and a great finish. This is a complete, nuanced Châteauneuf du Pape that will continue to drink fabulously well over 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, silky tannins, good ageing potential
Serve
At 15-17°C
Open
1h before
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with saffron and mushroom risotto, tofu brochettes with satay, Jerusalem artichokes, truffle and honey brie, a vegan terrine with chanterelles, hazelnuts, chestnuts and gingerbread...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated wine 95/100
About the wine:
Harmonious, deep Châteauneuf with laurel notes and a refined, unctuous texture. The length is carried by a beautiful saline sap, with finesse and delicacy.
Decanter
Area rated Recommended
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated ( 2020 guide) 94/100 (Great wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The full-bodied, voluminous 2016 Châteauneuf du Pape Arcane La Papesse displays surprising elegance for such a powerful wine. such a powerful wine. Remarkably dark and youthful in appearance, it delivers notes of leather, cedar and dried spices, all on a background of black cherries and prunes. black cherries and plums. The tannins are fine and silky on the mid-palate, fading gently to a persistent, slightly powdery finish. Impressive, with at least a decade of cellaring potential in front.
Jancis Robinson
Recommended area
James Suckling
Recommended area
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2022 guide) 95/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
The 2016 Châteauneuf Du Pape La Papesse 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 full-bodied richness, a structured and incredibly elegant palate, fine-grained tannins and a great finish. This is a complete, nuanced Châteauneuf du Pape that will continue to drink fabulously well over the next 15-20 years. This is a 100% Grenache wine that was aged in a third of truncated-cone, concrete and stainless steel tanks, as well as a small portion of 200-liter barrels.
Customer rating
4.6/5
on 7 reviews
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