M. Chapoutier Chateauneuf Du Pape Croix De Bois 2016 750ml

Name: M. Chapoutier Chateauneuf Du Pape Croix De Bois 2016 750ml
Brand: M. Chapoutier
SKU: 924292
Price: 79.94 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 97 (5 reviews)

size

750ml

country

France

region

Rhone Valley

appellation

Chateauneuf Du Pape

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Additional vintages

2021 2020 2019 2018 2016 2015 2014 2006 2001

Rated 97 by Wine Advocate

95-97 Not yet bottled, the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Croix de Bois looks to be the star of Chapoutier's Southern Rhône collection. Cracked pepper, licorice and black raspberry notes sing loudly in this full-bodied, supple, creamy-textured beauty. There's a hint of warmth on the lingering, mouthwatering finish, which may limit its ageability, but this is so sexy and lush now, who could resist? ... More details

M. Chapoutier Chateauneuf Du Pape Croix De Bois 2016 750ml

Rated 97 by Wine Advocate

Rated 97 by Jeb Dunnuck

The 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Croix de Bois comes from a site on the eastern side of the appellation and, like its bigger brother, is 100% destemmed Grenache that saw 21 months in concrete tanks. Blueberries, crème de cassis, crushed rocks, licorice, and pepper notes all emerge from this deep, powerful, surprisingly structured example of this cuvée. It has tons of fat and richness, but give bottles a few years.

Rated 96 by Wine Spectator

Rich and alluring, with waves of steeped plum, blackberry and black cherry fruit rolling through, infused with Lapsang souchong tea, licorice root, sweet tobacco and fresh humus notes. Subtle incense and spice hints add detail on the finish, while the fruit gives a strong kick at the end. Best from 2021 through 2038. 42 cases imported.

Rated 95 by Vinous Media

Deep shimmering ruby. A sexy, highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe red fruits, Asian spices, cola and potpourri, and a smoky mineral flourish builds in the glass. Seductively sweet and expansive in the mouth, offering intense raspberry liqueur, cherry cola, candied lavender and spicecake flavors that are firmed by a core of juicy acidity. Shows outstanding depth as well as finesse, with no rough edges. The strikingly long, floral- and spice-accented finish emphatically echoes the red fruit note and is given shape by smooth tannins. All concrete.

Rated 94 by James Suckling

93-94 This is bathed in sweet, ripe and fresh raspberries and blueberries with a plush, long and bright palate. The tannins are really superb here. From organically grown grapes. Barrel sample.

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M. Chapoutier Chateauneuf Du Pape Croix De Bois 2016 750ml

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Professional Ratings

Rated 97 by Wine Advocate

Rated 97 by Jeb Dunnuck

Rated 96 by Wine Spectator

Rated 95 by Vinous Media

Rated 94 by James Suckling

93-94 This is bathed in sweet, ripe and fresh raspberries and blueberries with a plush, long and bright palate. The tannins are really superb here. From organically grown grapes. Barrel sample.

Product Details

size

750ml

country

France

region

Rhone Valley

appellation

Chateauneuf Du Pape

Additional vintages

2021 2020 2019 2018 2016 2015 2014 2006 2001

Overview

Region: Rhone Valley

In southern France, one of the primary wine regions responsible for the production of a fine and varied range of wines is the Rhone Valley. Split into two large sub-regions, this expansive valley benefits from micro-climates which allow the wineries to grow a vast array of fine grape varietals. The northern region is the more limited one in regards to the amount of varietals grown, focusing predominantly on raising excellent quality Syrah, Marsanne, Roussane and Viognier vines for their distinctive and elegant range of wines. The southern region, on the other hand, has a beautifully Mediterranean climate, and is home to dozens of grape varietals which are used to produce white, red and rosÃ© wines, alongside some of the most famous and widely loved blended wines in the world.

Country: France

It is widely understood and accepted that the finest wines in the world come out of France. Whether you are drinking a vintage bottle from one of the famed Grand Cru wineries of Bordeaux - such as Chateau Margaux or Chateau Lafite-Rothschild - or a more simple and affordable bottle from one of the lesser known appellations in Burgundy, the likelihood is that the wine is packed full of intense and interesting flavors, and has a fine, balanced structure typical of almost all French produce. This reputation for excellence is taken extremely serious by the French, with dozens of regularly updated laws and regulations ensuring the quality and accurate labeling of wines. Such dedication and passion for fine wine, representative of the region in which it is produced, means customers can be assured that when they buy a bottle from France, they are buying something almost certain to please and delight.

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