Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Cuvee du Papet 2016 - Clos du Mont Olivet (CBO, 3l)

Appearance: deep garnet with dark ruby and purple reflections, dense, brilliant and still very sustained, with remarkable intensity reinforced by the slow evolution of the large format.

Nose: broad and deep, with black raspberry, black cherry, blackberry, kirsch, garrigue, thyme, bay leaf, pepper, liquorice, crushed rock and saline minerality. With aeration, nuances of fine leather, cocoa, black olive, sweet spices and subtle iodine notes may appear.

Palate: ample, dense and concentrated, with impressive substance, deep dark fruit and progressive tannins that structure the wine without hardness. The finish is long, spicy, mineral and persistent, carried by controlled power and great Rhône nobility.

100/100 — Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck describes the Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Cuvée du Papet 2016 from Clos du Mont-Olivet as one of the greatest wines ever produced by Thierry Sabon. His review highlights a wine more powerful than the classic cuvée, deeply marked by black raspberry, crushed rock, garrigue, saline minerality and fine iodine notes. The palate is ample, dense and concentrated, with impressive substance, progressive tannins and a depth that gains further intensity with aeration. A masterful, traditional and age-worthy expression, considered by Dunnuck as an absolute benchmark for Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

In summary: an exceptional Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Cuvée du Papet 2016, awarded 100 points by Jeb Dunnuck and offered in double magnum OWC. A rare, deep and traditional cuvée, driven by the controlled power of Grenache, saline minerality, garrigue and immense ageing potential.

Food pairings: roast lamb with herbs, rib of beef, Provençal beef stew, game, duck with spices, lamb tagine, confit vegetables, truffle-based cuisine, dishes with garrigue herbs or mature hard cheeses.