CUVÉE du VATICAN CHÂTEAUNEUF-du-PAPE 2021

Winery notes (2021 Vintage)
"Today the Cuvée du Vatican surely no longer requires an introduction. Its hallowed reputation holds no value for this wine, since each passing year simply proves once again that our expectations were amply justified. A byword for quality in the past, present, and future, you will never cease to be impressed by this liquid that transmits the art of good living. Like those who produce it from generation to generation, the true nature of tis wine is expressed by its greatest virtue : simplicity."

Reviews for previous vintages below…

94/100 Wine Spectator (2016 Vintage)
"Solid, with a core of steeped raspberry, blackberry and plum fruit, laced with lavender, tobacco and singed chestnut hints. The grippy finish lets the fruit pump through while showing a tug of tarry earth."

92/100 Josh Raynolds, Vinous, April 2018 (2016 Vintage)
"Brilliant ruby-red. Smoke -accented red and dark berry aromas are complicated by hints of smoky minerals and garrigue, and a spicy white pepper note develops with air. Juicy and concentrated yet lively, offering sappy black raspberry, bitter cherry and floral pastille flavours and a touch of gaminess. The long, focused finish features repeating floral and game notes and dusty tannins that sneak in late."

91/100 Jeb Dunnuck, August 2018 (2016 Vintage)
"The classic cuvée is the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée du Vatican, which checks as 65% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre brought up mostly in concrete tanks. Deep purple-coloured with a terrific bouquet of black raspberries, cassis, crushed flowers, and spice, this full bodied effort has sweet tannin. a rounded, voluptuous style, and a great finish. It's more upfront and charming that the more backward Chateau Sixtine Cuvée and is ideal for drinking over the coming decade."