Domaine Julien Masquin - Montplaisir blanc 2016
Rhône
White
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Drink or Keep
91/100
Robert Parker
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15,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
"Fresh and zesty, Chateauneuf du Pape Montplaisir Blanc 2016 is a blend of Grenache blanc 70% and Bourboulenc 30% that sees no wood during its aging. It's medium-bodied to full-bodied, fleshy and round on the palate, and already lemony and refreshing on the finish, and a pleasant touch of bitterness." (Wine Advocate 2017 - Robert Parker) An exceptional white in limited quantities!
Features
Estate
Domaine Julien Masquin
Cuvée
Montplaisir
Vintage
2016
Designation
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
70% Grenache Blanc, 30% Bourboulenc
Terroirs
Red sand and saffron soils in the Rayas area
Viticulture
Reasoned: no herbicides, mechanical soil maintenance, organic fertilizers
Harvest
Manual, overripe for Bourboulencs
Winemaking
Grenache and 50% Bourboulencs pressed and fermented together in stainless steel vats. Remaining 50% Bourboulencs harvested in October, fermented in stainless steel vats and then blended.
Breeding
6 months in stainless steel tanks
Alcohol content
13,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Straw yellow with golden highlights
Nose
Racy with notes of white flowers and citrus fruit
Mouth
Fresh, tangy and pure
Serve
AT 12-14°C
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2024
Production
2.000 bottles
Food and wine pairing
Pairs well with sea bass with fennel, monkfish à la Provençale, scallops a la plancha, seafood risotto, foie gras, white meats, blue-veined cheeses...
Domain Julien Masquin
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2019 guide) 15.5/20 (Very good wine)
Domain rated (2019 guide) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
The location of the vines is exceptional, on the sands of Pignan and Rayas, with the Côtes-du-Rhône adjoining the prestigious Châteauneuf area. Excellent viticulture and precise vinification in a rented vat room in the heart of the village. All that remains for this talented young winemaker to do is to confirm the quality of his wines in future vintages. The 2016 white is superb in its finesse and precision. As for the 2015 reds, they are a success. The cuvée Memora, in an infused style, exudes great purity. The cuvée Montplaisir, on the other hand, displays superior ambition, making it one of the bottles to remember in 2015. Domain to be followed closely.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domain rated (guide 2019) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Paul Masquin acquired vines in Courthézon in 1936, which he sharecropped. In 1998, his grandson Julien took over the business, taking the grapes to the local cooperative, which he left in 2009 to produce his own wines. Today, the vineyard covers 22 ha.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2017 guide) 91/100 (Outstanding wine)
Domain rated (guide 2017) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Fresh and zesty, Châteauneuf du Pape Montplaisir Blanc 2016 is a blend of Grenache blanc 70% and Bourboulenc 30% that sees no wood during its aging. It's medium-bodied to full-bodied, fleshy and round on the palate, and already lemony and refreshing on the finish, and a pleasant touch of bitterness.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.8/5
on 4 reviews
Note and review by M. LAURENT K. Published on 15/12/2020
A rather surprising wine for its appellation. Very mineral. Only lacks a little length.
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Note and review by M. OLIVIER M. Published on 20/06/2023
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Note and review by M. MAX H. Published on 26/06/2019
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Note and review by M. PIERRE B. Published on 12/02/2019
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