Wine Notes
A mid-point producer that does well in good years and occasionally misses the balance in off years. Although 2016 was a good year in the Rhone, the balance of this wine was initially awkward but it has just started to settle with the heavy fruit softening.
Delivery Notes
Please allow around 1 week for delivery of this wine.
Vintage Notes
2016 was an excellent vintage in Rhone
Alternatives in Châteauneuf-du-Pape for 2016
2016 Raymond Usseglio Chateauneuf du Pape: £47
2016 Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf du Pape: £65
2016 Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf du Pape Chaupin: £65
2016 Chateau La Nerthe Chateauneuf du Pape: £65
2016 Clos du Mont-Olivet Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee du Papet: £96
2016 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape: £105
2016 Domaine de la Mordoree Chateauneuf du Pape Reine Bois: £125
2016 Grand Veneur Chateauneuf du Pape VV: £135
2016 Chateau de Beaucastel Roussanne Vieilles Vignes : £140
2016 Roger Sabon Chateauneuf du Pape Le Secret des Sabon: £145
2016 Le Clos Du Caillou Chateauneuf du Pape La Reserve: £190
2016 Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Chateauneuf-du-Pape Reserve: £250
2016 Pierre Usseglio Chateauneuf du Pape Not for you: £325
2016 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee du Capo: £370
2016 Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee XXL: £430
2016 Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee XXL (150cl): £765
2016 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee du Capo (150cl): £815
2016 Pierre Usseglio Chateauneuf du Pape Not for you (150cl): £915
Other wines from Clos Saint Jean
2016 Chateauneuf du Pape La Combe des Fous: £99
2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Sanctus Sanctorum (150cl): £850
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