Xavier Vignon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Anonyme 2016

Red Blends2016
Xavier Vignon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Anonyme 2016
Region
Rhône
Appellation
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Winemaker
Xavier Vignon

Taste profile

LightBold
SavoryFruity
SmoothTannic
SoftAcidic

Body: Full-bodied, multi-layered, monumental structure

Aromas & flavors: Blackberries, kirsch, garrigue, crushed stone, incense, lavender

Tannins & finish: Fine-grained tannins, exceptionally long, mineral-inflected

Pairings: Roasted lamb with rosemary, venison stew, grilled ribeye, wild boar ragu, aged manchego, porcini risotto

Tasting notes are for this exact bottle of wine (including vintage).

Sources: watoday.com.au, bbc.com, infosecurity-magazine.com, exa.ai, youtube.com

Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate95 pts

The striking 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Anonyme is 60% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre and the rest minor varieties (there's no Syrah). Aged in a mix of foudres, demi-muids, barriques and concrete tanks, it shows hints of mocha and toast on the nose, but the blackberry and red plum fruit is mouthwatering and fresh, richly concentrated and spicy. Full-bodied, it manages to be ripe, silky and concentrated, while remaining crisp on the lengthy finish. Tasted twice, with consistent notes.

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Per bottle
SourcePrice
Last Bottle Price$35
Listed Retail$85
Best Web Price (according to Last Bottle)$55
Avg Price (Wine-Searcher)
$44
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Vintage Quality

Vintage Chart

Wine Spectator · Southern Rhône Châteauneuf-du-Pape & Gigondas
99
2016 VintageExceptional
Hold

A truly rare vintage and new benchmark. Warm days, cool nights with unusually large diurnal swing led to slow, even ripening. Reds laden with fruit yet extremely racy and fresh; whites pure, brimming with energy

95+90-9485-89<85
Best
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Avoid
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