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, herbes de Provence, and ground pepper that bursts from the glass. A wine that practically screams ‘Provence’ with its complex and satisfying aromas, it strikes the palate with full-bodied richness, a structured and incredibly elegant mouthfeel, fine-grained tannins, and a long finish. This is a complete and 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
Rich notes of leather, cedar, dried spices, black cherries, and plums
Palate
Elegant and powerful, with fine, silky tannins and 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-style tofu skewers, Jerusalem artichokes, truffle and honey brie, or a vegan terrine with chanterelle mushrooms, hazelnuts, chestnuts, and gingerbread...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 95/100
About the wine:
A harmonious and full-bodied Châteauneuf with notes of bay leaf and a refined, velvety texture. The finish is carried by a lovely briny freshness, with finesse and delicacy.
Decanter
Rated Winery Recommended
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2020 guide) 94/100 (An outstanding wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The full-bodied and voluminous 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Arcane La Papesse displays surprising elegance for a wine of such power. Remarkably dark and youthful in appearance, it offers notes of leather, cedar, and dried spices, all against a backdrop of black cherries and plums. The tannins are fine and silky in 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 the wine:
The 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Papesse is a brilliant wine, whose bouquet of red and blue fruits, lavender, herbes de Provence, and ground pepper bursts from the glass. A wine that practically screams “Provence” with its complex and satisfying aromas, it strikes the palate with full-bodied richness, a structured and incredibly elegant mouthfeel, fine-grained tannins, and a long finish. This is a complete and nuanced Châteauneuf-du-Pape that will continue to age fabulously well over the next 15–20 years. This is a 100% Grenache wine that was aged in a mix of one-third truncated conical tanks, concrete tanks, and stainless steel, as well as a small portion of 200-liter barrels.
Customer rating
4.6/5
based on 7 reviews
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