Châteauneuf L'Esprit Français Rouge 2016
Description
Producteur majoritairement à partir de Grenache et de raisins issus de l'agriculture biologique, L'Esprit Français 2016 présente une robe rubis pourpre profonde et un magnifique nez de framboises noires, de lavande et d'épices. Ce vin offre une bouche intense avec des tanins présents et une finale persistante.
Fiche technique
Dégustation
Vignoble et élaboration
L'avis des experts
Including all the permitted varieties (it's mostly Grenache), the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Esprit Français gives up a deep ruby/purple color as well as a great nose of black raspberries, new saddle leather, lavender, and spice. This deep, medium to full-bodied beauty has a singular character, medium to full body, present tannin, and a great finish. I love its balance and length, and it's going to age for 10-12 years with no issues.
Offering a kaleidoscope of raspberry and plum fruit, the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Esprit Français is full-bodied, velvety and rich, yet it remains really fun and drinkable, with a long, juicy finish. Vignon plans a second bottling of this wine but under screwcap, if the authorities will let him. Or he may bottle it under screwcap anyway and declassify it into a Vin de France.