Opulent & Full-bodied 96pt Chateauneuf Du Pape On Sale!
30% OFF!!
 Cuvee du Vatican Chateau Sixtine Chateauneuf Du Pape 2010
Rhone, France
"The 2010 Chateau Sixtine Chateauneuf du Pape performed exquisitely and, again, was one of the top wines of the vintage. With better integration of the new oak than I have previously seen from Jean-Marc Diffonty, this wine's opaque ruby/purple color possesses lots of licorice, asphalt, graphite, blackberry and kirsch notes as well as hints of lavender, forest floor and garrigue. This opulent, full-bodied effort is approachable, but it will not hit its full stride for another 2-4 years. It should drink well for 15-20 years thereafter. "
96 Points Robert Parker
Suggested Retail Price $70.00
Our Regular Price $57.99
Sale Price: $48.98 Awesome!
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This is one of the top wines of the superb 2010 vintage in Chateauneuf du Pape. Now is your chance to pick up some of this at a low sale price for the next week. BUT HURRY, EXTREMELY LIMITED!
THIS OFFER ENDS January 31, 2013 OR BEFORE IF WE SELL OUT!
 The Diffonty family can trace its roots in the Chateauneuf-du Pape back to 1673 making this one of Chateauneuf du Pape's most ancient estates. At that time, they were already involved in agriculture, cultivating not only vines, but olive and cherry trees as well. Gradually, the vines became the dominant culture. There is a typically rich French history at this estate: in 1900 the Diffonty family owned a mere 2 hectares of vineyards and over the years grew their holdings steadily which now total 5.5 hectares (13 acres). The current owner is Jean-Marc Diffonty. Their first Chateauneuf du Pape was sold under the estate name in 1902. Jean-Marc is an innovative visionary and when he took over for his father, he invested heavily in temperature-controlled stainless steel and used new oak for the first time. Some of his traditional clients balked at the new styled wines, so he offered a traditional cuvee under the name Cuvee du Vatican as well as his old vine, more modern-styled wine, Cuvee Sixtine. Now, things have changed again. Starting in 2010 there is only one estate wine, called Chateau Sixtine. The second wine is called Manus Dei, and a negociant wine has been launched under the old estate name of Cuvee du Vatican. This may be confusing for longtime customers, but the important fact to remember is that the main wine produced is the Chateau Sixtine. In descending order of quality, one has to start with the Chateau Sixtine. In the past, this cuvee has been composed of 55% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 15% Mourvedre, with the Grenache aged in tank and old foudres, and the Syrah and Mourvedre in small oak casks. |
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