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Château Sixtine Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016
Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC
View awards
- Gold, Concours General Agricole de Paris, 2018
- 97pts, Jeb Dunnuck, 2018
- 95pts, Wine Spectator, 2018
- 17.5/20, Jancis Robinson, 2018
- 93pts, Vinous.com, 2019
Jean-Marc Diffonty’s flagship red is a rich, opulent style of Châteauneuf. The intensity and complexity of red berry and dark fruit, with a rich seam of spice, is impressive. Hence the 97 points from Jeb Dunnock and 95 from Wine Spectator.
Jean-Marc Diffonty’s flagship red is a rich, opulent style of Châteauneuf. The intensity and complexity of red berry and dark fruit, with a rich seam of spice, is impressive. Hence the 97 points from Jeb Dunnock and 95 from Wine Spectator.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Still very young, full of intense fruit and sweet velvety tannins
Aroma
Blackberry and raspberry, with liquorice, herb and oak notes
More information
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Red - Full Bodied
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Deep purple
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15.5% ABV
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11.63 Units
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750.00 ml
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31 December, 2026
Robert Parker loves this domaine’s “powerful, rich, in your face style of wine”. That just describes the estate’s standard Châteauneuf. Having said that, this is no blockbuster, but has elegance, length and balance. This is fourth generation Jean-Marc Diffonty’s flagship red. He selects the finest Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah from the oldest (100+ years) vines, then ages the wine for a year in oak, 7% of that new, to craft a consistently brilliant red that attracts awards every year. 2015 was a terrific vintage, but 2016 may prove even better. So, if you can, tuck away some bottles. Château Sixtine will reward your patience over the next decade as its gorgeous rich flavours open out. If you can’t wait, decant two hours before serving.
