Caractéristiques
- Pays:
- France
- Région:
- Rhône
- Appellation précise:
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Millésime:
- 2016
- Couleur:
- Rouge
- Type de vin:
- Sec
- Format:
- Bouteille de 75cl
- Cépage(s):
- 90% Grenache et 10% Mourvèdre
- Vendanges:
- Manuelles
- Rendements:
- Très faibles
- Elevage:
- 24 mois en foudre bois de 600L
Dégustation et Garde
- Boire à partir de :
- 2020
- Apogée :
- 2036-2050
- Boire avant :
- Difficile à dire
- Conseil de service :
- Carafer longuement
- Servir à :
- 18°
Description
Cette cuvée hors normes, jamais reproduite depuis 2007 est le fruit de l’alliance racée du Grenache (90%) au Mourvèdre (10%). Le singulier terroir de galet roulés caractéristique de Châteauneuf-du-Pape signe des jus corsés et élégants sur des maturités plus tardives. L’élevage en demi-muids de 600L valorise cet unicité.
Des arômes puissants de fruits noirs, de terre brûlé, d’encens et d’épices caractérisent ce nez profond et élégant. La bouche dévoile une gourmandise de framboises juteuses soulignée par des tanins d’une extrême finesse. La finale se montre à la hauteur de cette exceptionnelle cuvée, élancé et savoureuse !
Suggestion gourmande
Sauté de bœuf à la vergeoise et au pain d’épice.
Avis des Experts
The Wine Advocate
"Only the second vintage of this cuvée ever to be produced (the other is 2007), the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape XXL is about 75% Grenache, with the rest a mix of permitted varieties. It incorporates "a lot" of whole clusters and matured in demi-muid. It was bottled in May but will likely only be released in November, says Christophe Sabon. Classy aromas of crushed stone, pencil shavings and baking spices start it off on a terrific note, while ripe raspberries and stone fruit unfold on the full-bodied palate. Contrary to the implications of its name, this wine boasts incredible finesse, elegance and length and is in fact more impressive for those qualities than its overall size, power and richness. It will certainly open a few eyes."
Jeb Dunnuck
"The 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape XXL has only been made previously in the 2007 vintage, and there are around 400 cases of this beauty in 2016. Coming from old vines near Beaucastel, La Crau, and Saumade, which are all rolled stone terroirs, it’s mostly Grenache (there’s 10% Mourvèdre) brought up primarily in demi-muids. This incredible wine is deep ruby/purple-colored with a massive nose of black fruits, scorched earth, graphite, incense, and pepper. Deep, hugely concentrated, pure, fine and yet still elegant, it's a magical, heavenly wine that's going to keep for 3-4 decades. While the style at Janasse has shifted to one of slightly more freshness and elegance since 2007, this is much more in the style of the old days and is guaranteed to make your blood pressure jump about 10 points or more!"
L’exception en flacon !