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Arcane La Papesse 2016
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Spec sheet

TypeRed wine
Region
Grapes
Producer
AllergensContains sulfites
Alcohol contenti15.0%

The wine

Mainly from cooler terroirs in the north of the appellation. The soils are pebbles sometimes mixed with clays. This set will promote soil drainage and good heat management during hot periods.

What does this wine taste like?

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Intense red
Bouquet
Fine woods / Spices
Mouth
Fine / Elegant / Silky tannins

Drinking and storing

Serve between 15ºC and 17ºC

Food pairing

Risotto

Ratings and awards

201694 PK
PK: Parker

Wine critics reviewsReviews by Parker

The full-bodied, voluminous 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Arcane La Papesse shows a surprising degree of elegance for such a big wine. Remarkably dark and youthful in appearance, it gives up hints of leather, cedar and dried spices, all set against a backdrop of black cherries and plums. The tannins are fine and silky on the mid-palate, fading gently into soft dustiness on the lingering finish. Impressive, with at least a decade of aging potential still ahead of it.

— Joe Czerwinski (24/09/2020)Robert Parker Wine Advocate Vintage 2016 - 94 PARKER

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Vineyards

SoilPebbles
ClimateMediterranean
OrientationNorth

The winery

Xavier Vignon

With a vast experience working in countries such as Australia, New Zealand, the US and South Africa, and over 20 years as winemaking consultant at Châteauneuf du Pape and other wineries in the south Rhône valley, Xavier Vignon is currently considered to be one of the top oenologists in the region. Using his deep knowledge of the world of wine, alongside the utmost respect for terroir and the environment, Xavier seeks inspiration in a range of...

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