Château Sixtine Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2020
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
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Jean-Marc Diffonty’s flagship red is a rich, opulent, no-holds-barred style of Châteauneuf. It offers layers of dark, smoky, red berry fruit complexity, with a rich seam of spice. From the exceptional 2020 vintage, it scored 93 points from Decanter.
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Wine Details
- Red - Medium to Full Bodied
- Fine wine
France- Blackish Purple Crimson
- Grenache-based blend
- 11.63 Units
- 15.5% ABV
- 750 ml
- 31 December 2028
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Still very young, full of intense fruit and sweet velvety tannins
Aroma
Blackberry and raspberry, with liquorice, herb and oak notes
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Wine
The Diffonty family have been in Châteauneuf since the 17th century. First they grew olives and vegetables, only switching the focus to wine in 1902. That was when the family produced, bottled and sold their first vintage. Revolutionary at the time. Since 1993, 4th-generation Jean-Marc has run the estate, with a refreshingly modern approach in the vineyard and the cellar. Viticulture is sustainable and there's a gentle hand to the winemaking. 1998 saw the first release of their flagship wine Château Sixtine. It's crafted from the best grapes of the vintage – Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah from the oldest (50 to 115 years) vines. Fermented, then aged in part new oak, it's a rich, opulent wine that'll cellar well. Alternatively, decant early.
The Diffonty family have been in Châteauneuf since the 17th century. First they
This seriously impressive 2020 is going to deliver the goods over the coming 10-15 years
Jeb Dunnuck
93-95 Points
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