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Cuvée du Vatican Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022
Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC
If you’ve never tasted Jean-Marc Diffonty’s Châteauneuf, pour yourself a large glass of his darkly fruity, lavishly spiced Cuvée du Vatican. This full-bodied red is the sister wine to Château Sixtine, a former IWC Châteauneuf-du-Pape of the Year.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Generous with mouthfilling black fruits, spice and smooth tannins
Aroma
Jam, cherries and tobacco, herbs and wood smoke
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
More information
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Red - Medium to Full Bodied
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Deep purple red
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Vegetarian
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15.0% ABV
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11.25 Units
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750.00 ml
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31 December, 2028
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Vegan
Top critic Robert Parker once said of this domaine that he loved the “powerful, rich, in your face style of wine” it made. That’s due to the tiny yields Jean-Marc Diffonty ekes out from his meticulously tended vineyards of gnarly old vines. His family trace their winegrowing history back to 1673. They owned just two hectares of vines at the start of the 20th century but steadily built up their holdings and in 1958 launched the Cuvée du Vatican label with the blessing of the Pope. Jean-Marc is an ambitious winemaker, keen to retain the excellent reputation of his Châteauneuf estate. His wines display extraordinary ripeness and concentration, also elegance and freshness. Decant and serve with roast lamb or an aromatic, herby ratatouille.
For the 2021 vintage
