In Bond Fine Wine. 2016 Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf du Pape, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France. Red Rhone in 6x150cl. Top critic score: 98/100 (JD). Drinking window: 2018–2038. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Joe Czerwinski (JC) — 94/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 31/08/2018 · Drink 2020-2035
The full-bodied 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape is a solid effort. Blueberry, cherry and garrigue notes mark the nose, while the palate is firm but silky, with a fine balance between ripeness and grip. I've seen some internet criticism of this estate for moving to a riper, more modern style, but I don't understand that'unless good cellar hygiene is now considered a problem in certain circles. This is a…
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 95–97/100 · -, 19/10/2017 · Drink 2020-2035+
A wine that's going to be up with the finest vintage ever from this estate, the 2016 Chateauneuf-du-Pape (75% Grenache, 10% each of Syrah and Mourv'dre, and the balance Cinsault) offers a southern Rh'ne smorgasbord of aromas and flavors including huge pepper, black raspberries, blackberries, new saddle leather and garrigue. Reminding me of the 1998 with its huge, full-bodied, unctuous texture and…
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 98/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 01/08/2018 · Drink 2018-2038
The 2016 Chateauneuf-du-Pape is unquestionably the greatest wine made from this estate to date and surpasses the 1998, 2007, and 2010. Checking in as a normal blend of 75% Grenache, 10% each of Syrah and Mourv'dre, and the balance Cinsault, it offers a heavenly bouquet of blackcurrants, ground pepper, new saddle leather, garrigue, and an assortment of exotic spices. Deep, full-bodied, incredibly…