Châteauneuf du Pape "Val de Dieu" 2016 - Château de Vaudieu
Vintage 2016: 95/100 Wine Spectator & 94/100 Parker
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Tasting note: "A beauty, with Boysenberry, Loganberry and Blueberry fruits coming through. Creamy and lush, yet dynamic and detailed, with even acidity and light notes of aniseed, black tea and lavender. A slight touch of graphite is revealed at the very end. Best consumed between 2020 and 2040". - JM
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Assembly: GREENACHE 65% - SYRAH 25% - MOURVEDRE 10%.
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Production : About 5000 bottles 75 CL & 200 Magnums - Degree : 15%.
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Vinification: The Val de Dieu is a parcel of old vines to the north and east of the estate, harvested at high maturity. The grapes are picked and sorted by hand. They are 100% destemmed and crushed, then conveyed into concrete vats regulated at 25°C during alcoholic fermentation. Maceration for 30 days with daily pumping over, delestage or pigeage.
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Ageing : The Grenache is matured for 18 months in demi-muids (600l), the Syrah and Mourvèdre are aged in barrels.
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Tasting : A dark colour with purple tints. A complex and voluminous nose of red berries from the woods, Szechuan pepper, sweet spices, cocoa, cedar wood and seductive smoke. Extremely long on the palate, with remarkable precision. Tannins are present, but perfectly integrated and well-balanced. Potential: 20 years and more.
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Sommelier's advice : To be served at 16°C in large glasses, with a gardianne de Taureau, or a blood pigeon.
Data sheet
Note | Between 95 and 97 |
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PR rating | 94/100 |
Note WS | 95/100 |
Partner Areas | Yes |
Recoverable VAT | Yes |
Colour | Red |
Format | Bottle (75cl) |
Vintage | 2016 |
Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
Appellation | Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
Level | Perfect |
Label | Perfect |
Region | Rhône |
Maturity | To keep |
Areas of Rhône | Château de Vaudieu |
Prix | From 50 to 80 € |