Description

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate – 92 points
Baking spices, cola and raspberry notes all appear on the nose of the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape. It’s full-bodied and velvety, folding in hints of French roast and dark chocolate on the lingering finish. It should drink well for a decade or more.

Wine Spectator – 92 points
Solidly built, featuring cherry and plum paste notes, laced with stony minerality, tobacco and garrigue accents. This has grip but remains well-integrated, ending with subtle persistence on the cedar-tinged finish. Best from 2020 through 2030.