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Benedictus de Vatican 2017
Vin de France
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- Gold, Guide des Vins Gilbert et Gaillard, 2018
We’re thrilled – and exceptionally lucky – to bring you this limited edition red from one of the oldest winemaking dynasties in the Southern Rhône. A gorgeous wine beefed up by Châteauneuf du Pape from the much acclaimed 350 year old Diffonty estate.
We’re thrilled – and exceptionally lucky – to bring you this limited edition red from one of the oldest winemaking dynasties in the Southern Rhône. A gorgeous wine beefed up by Châteauneuf du Pape from the much acclaimed 350 year old Diffonty estate.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Mouthfilling with expansive spiced plum and juicy blackberries
Aroma
Complex layers of ripe hedgerow fruits, spices and minerals
Decanter praised 2017: "Winemakers across the Rhône are celebrating a vintage of excellent quality”. It's certainly up there with the power vintage 2015, the first year we asked Jean-Marc Diffonty to make this rich red. That was to commemorate the 20th anniversary of working together and was such a hit that we asked him to make it again in 2016 and 2017. Jean-Marc's family estate has centuries of history – indeed, the wines were blessed by the Pope himself – and recent times have shown Jean-Marc as a true star. US critic Parker describes his wines as “the most forceful and powerful of Châteauneuf”. Rule breaking Benedictus blends Côtes du Rhône with premium Châteauneuf, aged a year in oak for smoothness. Decant before serving if you can.
For the 2015 vintage
