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Châteauneuf-du-Pape

The 2017 Domaine Chante-Cigale Châteauneuf-du-Pape has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities. Explore in-depth commentary from wine experts Andrew Jefford, Simon Field and John Livingstone-Learmonth on Châteauneuf-du-Pape - an internationally acclaimed dry white from Rhône.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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Wine Name
Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Wine Producer
Domaine Chante Cigale

Score
90

Wine Style
White - Dry

Grape Type
Grenache Blanc
Roussanne
Clairette Blanche
Bourboulenc

Country
France

Vintage
2015

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Simon Field | Unassuming of hue and aromatic, a pleasant, almost sweet example, ripe and modestly exotic, lowish acidity yet quite complete; monolithic and stentorian, yet faithful to the vintage, and with a gentle twist of bitterness on the finish to complement the mid-palate generosity. | 88

Andrew Jefford | Mid-gold in color. Sweet and warm, with some melon and cooked-sugar sweetness. On the palate, the wine is firm, sinewy, close-knit, with bright though well-rounded acidity, and plenty of depth and resource. This is a little monolithic and close-hewn at this stage, but I suspect it will acquire more intricacy in a year or two. | 90

John Livingstone-Learmonth | Yellow robe, with a sheen. Nuts, peach, and a hint of white raisin show in a nose that is closely bound together. The palate attacks well on bright white fruits and prolongs its tasty content with a sure hand. The flavor assembles around peach above all. This would be very good with halibut or monkfish, and it deserves a bonne table. It’s exuberant and showing very well now. To 2021/22. | 91

Details

Wine expert Andrew Jefford
Simon Field
John Livingstone-Learmonth
Tastings year 2017
Region Rhône
AppellationAOC
% Alcohol By Volume14
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