Château Sixtine Cuvée du Vatican Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Notes of: Leather

Notes of: Raspberry

Notes of: Violet

Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Vanilla

Notes of: Earthy

Château Sixtine

Château Sixtine Cuvée du Vatican Châteauneuf-du-Pape

France, Rhone

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

3.7

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Château Sixtine Cuvée du Vatican Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a premium wine produced by the renowned Château Sixtine winery. This wine comes from the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, which is known for its exceptional terroir and ideal growing conditions. The vineyards are situated on rocky soils, which impart a unique minerality to the wine. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including hand-harvesting and aging in oak barrels, resulting in a rich and complex wine. The style of this wine is full-bodied and elegant, with notes of dark fruit, spice, and a hint of earthiness.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Château Sixtine Cuvée du Vatican Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a deep, dark ruby-colored wine with intense aromas of blackberry, cassis, and licorice.On the palate, it is full-bodied, with bold, ripe tannins and notes of black cherry, dark chocolate, and clove. The finish is long and lingering, with a hint of spice. A complex and powerful expression of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape terroir, this is a wine that is sure to please the most discerning of wine connoisseurs.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

Profile

Sweetness:

Almost dry

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Shiraz/Syrah

ORIGINS

Winery: Château Sixtine

Region: Rhone

The Rhone wine region is located in southeastern France. It runs along the Rhone River roughly from Lyon in the north to Avignon in the south. It is divided into two main sub-regions: the Northern Rhone, running from Lyon to Montelimar, and the Southern Rhone, from Montelimar to Avignon. Although wines of all color are made, both regions are most famous for thier red wine. The Northern Rhone is known for its full-bodied red wines made from Syrah grapes with the possible inclusion of some white grapes, while the Southern Rhone is known for its blends of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes. The region has a long history of wine production, dating back to the ancient Romans with the sites of some former Roman vineyards being replanted surrounding the town of Vienne.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.7

0 Review