Château Sixtine Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2015
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
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Jean-Marc Diffonty’s flagship red is a rich, opulent no holds barred style of Châteauneuf. The intensity and complexity of red and dark fruit is impressive, with a touch of spice to round things off. A prestigious red with prestigious Parisian Gold.
£192.00
1 case (6 bottles) - £32.00 per bottle
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Wine Details
- Red - Full Bodied
France- Richly deep purple
- Grenache-based blend
- 11.63 Units
- 15.5% ABV
- 31 December 2028
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Still very young, it’s full of concentrated fruit and sweet tannin
Aroma
Blackberry and raspberry, with notes of liquorice, herbs and oak, very taste
The Wine
Robert Parker loves this domaine’s “powerful, rich, in your face style of wine”. And that just describes the estate’s standard Châteauneuf. Having said that, this wine is no blockbuster, but has elegance, length and balance. This is fourth generation winemaker Jean-Marc Diffonty’s flagship red. He selects the finest Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah from the oldest (100+ years) vines and then ages the wine for 12 months in oak, 7% of that new, to craft a consistently brilliant red which attracts plaudits and awards every year. As with any 2015 Châteauneuf, Château Sixtine will reward your patience when the flavours develop and the tannins soften over the next decade. If you can’t wait, decant two hours before serving with lamb or game dishes.
"Full-bodied, very powerful and a favourite with me and all my guests. 5-Stars"
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