{"product_id":"clos-des-papes-chateauneuf-du-pape-2016","title":"Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"576\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\"\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"27\"\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"84\"\u003eAn exemplary Châteauneuf captured at its most complete.\u003c\/em\u003e Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016 stands among the defining wines of its era, uniting the precision of Paul-Vincent Avril with the generosity of a near-perfect Southern Rhône vintage. The blend, predominantly Grenache supported by Mourvèdre and Syrah, was drawn from 24 distinct parcels across the appellation. Each site contributes depth and dimension, from the heat-retaining stones of La Crau to the finer sands around the village, creating a wine that speaks fluently of its place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eYields were exceptionally low, averaging around 25 hectolitres per hectare, which concentrated the fruit’s natural intensity without sacrificing freshness. Fermentation occurred in traditional vats, followed by ageing in old foudres to preserve texture and aromatic complexity. Bottled unfined and unfiltered, the 2016 is a study in balance: powerful yet lifted, ripe yet controlled. It embodies the Clos des Papes philosophy of restraint and purity, a wine built to evolve gracefully over decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003e – Dark fruit and spice\u003cbr data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003e Layers of black cherry, kirsch and blackcurrant unfold with liquorice, Provençal herbs, graphite and cacao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003e – Seamless power\u003cbr data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003e Concentrated and full-bodied, carried by supple tannins and a polished texture that holds dark fruit, anise and mineral spice in fine equilibrium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003e – Persistent and poised\u003cbr data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003e Long and focused with garrigue, sweet spice and fresh acidity shaping an elegant close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003e“Another perfect wine… a mammoth bouquet of kirsch liqueur, black currants, blueberries and Asian spices. Full-bodied, concentrated, yet graceful on the palate.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Jeb Dunnuck, 100 points, 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003e“Aromatically harmonious, bright and detailed… fuller-bodied than average, deep yet fresh, very well balanced and very long, with a sublime freshness.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Decanter, 98 points, 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003e“Full-bodied but balanced, with plenty of richness and concentration yet a certain paradoxical lightness… complex garrigue and anise notes, a long finish.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Joe Czerwinski, The Wine Advocate, 97 points, 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2408\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2204\"\u003e Style - Red Wine\u003cbr data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003e Varietal - 60% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah\u003cbr data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003e Country - France\u003cbr data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003e Region - Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône\u003cbr data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003e Vintage - 2016\u003cbr data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2358\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e Bottle Size - 750ml\u003cbr data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2380\"\u003e ABV - 15.5%\u003cbr data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2394\"\u003e Closure - Cork\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clos des Papes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42113199341655,"sku":"CDCCDP-16","price":429.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/f4e92be5-b2d5-4b29-baa6-78e0a2a31a10.jpg?v=1763003268","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/clos-des-papes-chateauneuf-du-pape-2016","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}