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2016 Baron de Montfaucon Châteauneuf-du-Pape

2016 Baron de Montfaucon Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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93WS
$39.99

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95

Wine Advocate

Reviewed November 2018
From a single patch of 80-year-old vines in the lieu-dit of les Escondudes, the 2016 Châteauneuf du Pape is 95% Grenache, matured in barrel. Yet it's not oaky at all, revealing scents of black cherries and plums, plus hints of garrigue and dark chocolate. It's full-bodied, creamy and plush yet also vibrant, mouthwatering and long. It should drink well for at least a decade. (JC)

Professional Reviews

93

Wine Spectator

Review Date: 11/2018
Intense, with dark fig, blackberry and boysenberry compote flavors streaming through, flanked by singed apple wood and inlaid with mouthwatering licorice and fruitcake notes. Displays a sappy intensity through the finish, showing ample grip and energy. Best from 2020 through 2035. (JM)

Staff Reviews

KM
Keith Mabry

Keith Mabry

K&L Buyer
This is the third vintage of this wine for our dear friend and Lirac master Rudi des Pins. All from a single vineyard old-vine parcel, it is a Grenache dominant field blend. Each year this wine has taken a few steps forward in the expression of the terroir as Rudi has gotten to know the vineyard and this is a benchmark wine now. The wine comes in waves with its black cherry, boysenberry, cocoa and savory spice notes but all with an underlying elegance and balance that is classic for this vintage. And also shows the deft and restrained hand of a top winemaker. We've made the wines of Montfaucon famous in our stores from the basic Cotes-du-Rhone to the Comtesse Madeleine Blanc and especially the powerful Baron Louis Lirac. This Chateauneuf is probably the one Rudi will most be remembered for, for many years to come.
JM
John Majeski

John Majeski

I wonder who first uttered that a dog's bark sounded like 'bow-wow, bow-wow!, as 'woof-woof-woof' is far more accurate of canine expressiveness. As a human creature, when I taste something delicious, my response, whether uttered or not, is often simply "Wow!" Case in point, this most recent incarnation of Rudi des Pins Chateauneuf-du-Pape is another exuberant expression from a winemaker who pours heart, soul and passion into every bottle. Crafted from venerably gnarled Grenache vines with a lusty dollop of Mourvedre, this robust Rhone red harmonizes succulent black and red fruits, baking spices, wild herbs, and gustatory resonance with a savory, satisfying finish. At under $40, it delivers incredible value and finesse, effortlessly competing with wines twice the price.

Notes

One of our most popular direct imports, the price-to-quality ratio we've found in these wines year after year is simply unbeatable. Our customers have come to rely on this family-run winery to provide great quality, drinkability and value. The 2014 was the first vintage of Chateauneuf du Pape produced by Montfaucon. A single hectare of mostly old vine grenache yields a deliciously balanced and refined CDP that shows the integrity of Rudi des Pins winemaking and honest representation of the region. A stellar bargain for sure. The Wine Advocate agrees: "Based in Lirac, which is just to the west of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château de Montfaucon reliably produces high-quality wines that almost always represent solid values." (JD, 12/2016)

Details

OriginChateauneuf du Pape, Rhone, France
Type/VarietalRhone Blends
SKU1390428