Domaine Lafond Roc-Epine - Châteauneuf du Pape 2016
Rhône
Red
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15,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
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95/100
Robert Parker
"A classic blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah. The 2016 Châteauneuf du Pape was bottled just six weeks before tasting at the estate. It's bursting with raspberry and spice notes (30% barrel-aged). Full-bodied, supple and lush, it's also concentrated, rich and velvety, with lingering notes of clove and cinnamon on the finish." (Wine Advocate 2018 - Robert Parker)
Features
Estate
Domaine Lafond Roc-Epine
Vintage
2016
Designation
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre
Terroirs
Stony and sandy soils on ochre terraces of rolled pebbles
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Total destemming. 21-day vatting period.
Breeding
Grenache in stainless steel vats, Syrah and Mourvèdre in new barrels.
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Complex, elegant aromas of ripe fruit, morello cherry and cinnamon
Mouth
Full, firm attack. Vanilla and pepper nuances through to the finish. Plenty of juice.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2019
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with guinea fowl salmis, rabbit en chasseur, venison stew, marinated pigeon fillets...
Lafond Roc-Epine Estate
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2019 guide) 15.5/20 (Very good wine)
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
The flagship of the Tavel and Lirac appellations, as well as a leading producer of Châteauneuf and Côtes-du-Rhône, this estate, whose origins date back to the late 18th century, has been run by Pascal Lafond since 1990. Its vast organic vineyard, certified as of 2012, now covers 95 ha in four appellations.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2018 guide) 95/100 (Extraordinary wine)
About the wine:
A classic blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah. The 2016 Châteauneuf du Pape was bottled just six weeks before tasting at the estate. It's bursting with raspberry and spice notes (30% barrel-aged). Full-bodied, supple and lush, it's also concentrated, rich and velvety, with lingering notes of clove and cinnamon on the finish.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.4/5
out of 8 reviews
Note and review by M. PENG W. Published on 09/03/2021
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Note and review by M. MICHEL C. Published on 26/04/2019
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Note and review by M. SEBASTIEN G. Published on 17/02/2019
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