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Domaine Les Cailloux - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Centenaire 2016 (Magnum)

Rhône

Red

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Drink or Keep

98-100/100

Robert Parker

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96/100

Wine Enthusiast

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19/20

RVF

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magnum
rarity
great wine

"Grand Format

"When you come across a wine like this at a blind tasting, it's human nature to criticize first impressions. Yet every time I returned to the wine that turned out to be the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvée Centenaire des Brunels, I came away stunned by its complexity and balance. Yes, it's full-bodied, but it's also ethereal, like a supple vinous gymnast, nervous and strong but also graceful and full of nuance. Explosive aromas and flavors range from raspberry and cherry to rose, black tea, thyme and lavender in this incredible wine. I suspect it will rival the legendary 1990 and 1998." (Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski)

Features

Estate

Domaine Les Cailloux - André Brunel

Cuvée

Cuvée Centenaire (Mag)

Vintage

2016

Designation

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

85% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre. Vignes de 125 ans, rendements très faibles de 15hl/ha.

Terroirs

Clay soils on the surface and at depth, and rolled pebbles.

Viticulture

Reasoned, pesticide- and fertilizer-free, grass-covered vines

Harvest

Manual

Alcohol content

14.5%

Tasting & pairing

Nose

Rich and expressive, with notes of blackcurrant and blackberry

Mouth

Complex and powerful, beautiful touch of melted tannins, aromas of undergrowth. One of the finest vintages for this cuvée.

Serve

AT 16°C

Open

1 hour before decanting

Apogée

2026

Drink before

2040

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with red meats in sauce, game ...

Domain Les Cailloux - André Brunel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Domain rated (2020 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)

About the domain :

André Brunel's wines always combine generosity, fine tannins and freshness. The white is very refined, with a high proportion of clairette. In the reds, Grenache dominates, with some Mourvèdre. Finally, the cuvée la-centenaire is made from very old Grenache vines planted on the Mont-Redon plateau. The 2014 is a classic expression of the style of wines from the plateau of large rounded pebbles of Mont-Redon. The 2015 cuvée centenaire is a great success, as is the 2016 white.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2018 guide) 98-100/100 (Exceptional)

Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

When you come across a wine like this at a blind tasting, it's human nature to criticize first impressions. Yet every time I returned to the wine that turned out to be the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvée Centenaire des Brunels, I came away stunned by its complexity and balance. Yes, it's full-bodied, but it's also ethereal, like a supple vinous gymnast, nervous and strong but also graceful and full of nuance. Explosive aromas and flavors range from raspberry and cherry to rose, black tea, thyme and lavender in this incredible wine. I suspect it will rival the legendary 1990 and 1998.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated 19/20 Revue N°623 (Exceptional wine)

Domaine rated (2022 guide) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, because of their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).

About the wine:

Pale color for this cuvée made from very old vines planted on the Fargueirol terroir, north of the appellation, with 85% Grenache and the rest Mourvèdre. The fine, floral nose is softly expressive. The Mourvèdre lends it uprightness. A Centenaire where delicacy takes precedence over thickness, with the intensity of radiant fruit. An aesthete's wine.

About the domain :

Little known in France, André Brunel is nevertheless one of the elite of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. His racy wines are characterized by minerality and refinement. The entire range is extremely consistent. The classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a quiet force, full of finesse and nuance. In the best years, the estate produces a small quantity of a magnificent cuvée from vines planted in 1889 on the Farguerol plateau, called Cuvée Centenaire, which was launched in 1989. It enjoyed rapid and well-deserved worldwide success. André Brunel still owns a few rare and magnificent old bottles, from 1947 and 1967 or, more recently, from 1978, which show an undeniable savoir-faire that is reflected in the quality of today's wines.

Wine Enthusiast

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2019 guide) 96/100

About the wine:

This is a sumptuously perfumed Grenache, garnished with ripe blackberry and plum, enhanced by heady vanilla and violet. It's a lush, voluptuously textured wine, built by sunny acidity and ripe, powerful tannins. Already hedonistic, it's likely to improve through 2030 and keep going even longer.

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