Domaine de Marcoux, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016 - Parker 93
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(€70.54 L)
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Domaine de Marcoux - Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016
Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Southern Rhône Valley)
Vintage: 2016
Ownership: Run by Sophie & Catherine Armenier, a family biodynamic estate since 1991, located in the heart of the appellation (La Crau)
Tasting
Colour: Bright, intense ruby red
Nose: Powerful and expressive: concentrated red fruit (cherry, raspberry), potpourri, Moroccan spices, beeswax, kirsch and graphite
Palate: Full, velvety body. Flavours of red and black fruit, spices (cloves, cola), round but incisive tannins, lovely freshness on the finish
Scores & ratings
- Jeb Dunnuck: 95 pts - ‘powerful, balanced, rich and seamless... capable of keeping for 15-20 years’.
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Joe Czerwinski): 93 pts - ‘rich, velvety, intense... long spicy-saline finish’.
- Vinous (Josh Raynolds): 93 pts - ‘sweet red fruit, spice, precise structure, long floral finish’.
- Wine Spectator (James Molesworth): 95 pts - ‘bright red fruit, light tea, sandalwood, aniseed, balanced acidity’.
- Wine Enthusiast (Anna Lee Iijima): 95 pts - ‘mineral and garrigue character, vibrant black fruits, fine tannins’
Food & wine pairing
- Pair with: leg of lamb, game stew, beef in sauce, or Mediterranean dishes (ratatouille, tajine).
- Recommended serving temperature: 16-18°C.
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Data sheet
| Volume | 0,75l |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Alcohol | 15,5° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Vines | Grenache noir 80%, Mourvèdre 10%, Syrah 7%, Cinsault 3% |
| Storage advice | Cellaring up to 15 years. |
| Consumption guidelines | Drink between 16 and 18°C. |
| Taste | Dry |
| Producer | Domaine de Marcoux, 198 Chemin de la Gironde, 84100 Orange, France |
| Bottling | Mis en bouteille au Domaine |
| Environmental certification | Organic products |
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