Xavier Vignon - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Arcane La Papesse 2016
Rhône
Red
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Drink or Keep
95/100
Bettane & Desseauve
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95/100
Jeb Dunnuck
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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, Provençal herbs and ground pepper bursting from the glass. A wine that almost screams "Provence" with its complex and satisfying aromas, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a structured and incredibly elegant palate, fine-grained tannins and a great finish. This is a complete, nuanced Châteauneuf du Pape that will continue to drink fabulously well over the next 15-20 years." (Jeb Dunnuck 2022)
Features
Estate
Xavier Vignon
Cuvée
Arcane La Papesse
Vintage
2016
Designation
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
Grenache
Terroirs
From cooler terroirs in the north of the appellation, soils of rolled pebbles, sometimes mixed with clay.
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Strictly sorted, the juices are distributed to be vinified in different containers (truncated-cone vats, concrete vats and stainless steel vats - approximately 1/3 of each). After malolactic fermentation, in early November 2016, the wine is separated into various containers (amphorae, barrels, concrete vats, half muid and stainless steel vats) for the ageing phase.
Breeding
Part of the volume is matured in the same way as Arcane Le Pape, using the Vinarium technique: the wines are transferred to small 200-litre barrels, which are themselves immersed in wine.
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Dark dress
Nose
Intense notes of leather, cedar, dried spices, black cherries and plums
Mouth
Elegant and powerful, fine, silky tannins, good ageing potential
Serve
AT 15-17°C
Open
1h before
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with saffron and mushroom risotto, tofu brochettes with satay, Jerusalem artichokes, truffle and honey brie, a vegan terrine with chanterelles, hazelnuts, chestnuts and gingerbread...
Xavier Vignon
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 95/100
About the wine:
Harmonious, deep Châteauneuf with laurel notes and a refined, unctuous texture. The length is carried by a beautiful saline sap, with finesse and delicacy.
Decanter
Area rated Recommended
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2020 guide) 94/100 (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The full-bodied, voluminous 2016 Châteauneuf du Pape Arcane La Papesse displays surprising elegance for such a powerful wine. such a powerful wine. Remarkably dark and youthful in appearance, it delivers notes of leather, cedar and dried spices, all on a background of black cherries and prunes. black cherries and plums. The tannins are fine and silky on the mid-palate, fading gently to a persistent, slightly powdery finish. Impressive, with at least a decade of cellaring potential in front.
Jancis Robinson
Recommended area
James Suckling
Recommended area
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated wine (guide 2022) 95/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
The 2016 Châteauneuf Du Pape La Papesse is a brilliant wine, with a bouquet of red and blue fruits, lavender, Provençal herbs and ground pepper bursting from the glass. A wine that almost screams "Provence" with its complex and satisfying aromas, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a structured and incredibly elegant palate, fine-grained tannins and a great finish. This is a complete, nuanced Châteauneuf du Pape that will continue to drink fabulously well over the next 15-20 years. This is a 100% Grenache wine that was aged in a third of truncated-cone, concrete and stainless steel tanks, as well as a small portion of 200-liter barrels.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 3 reviews
Note and review by M. ARNAUD H. Published on 13/05/2024
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Note and review by M. ETIENNE M. Published on 08/05/2024
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Note and review by M. CHRISTOPHE P. Published on 20/12/2022
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