Château Sixtine Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2023
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the southern Rhône’s most prized red wine. Rich and opulent, Château Sixtine hails from the renowned Diffonty family. Factor in its beautifully concentrated dark-fruit flavors, and you’ve got one unmissable wine.
Wine Details
- Red - Full Bodied
- France
- Grenache-based blend
- Vegan
- 15.5% ABV
- December 27, 2040
Flavor Profile
Wine Flavor Profile
Château Sixtine is a full-bodied red wine with rich blackberry, black cherry, plum and complex spice aromas. Velvety and concentrated, the palate has polished tannins and a long, powerful finish.Wine Food Pairings
Red meats (i.e. game, lamb), charcuterie, vegetarian stews, turkey, pork.Beyond the Label
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the southern Rhône’s most prized red wine––and there’s no better taste for fans than Château Sixtine, the legendary Diffonty family’s powerful flagship release. A Grenache-heavy red, it’s decadent and complex with a gorgeously long finish.
The Diffonty family have been growing vines in the southern Rhône since 1673. Today, fourth-generation Jean-Marc Diffonty has gained a reputation for producing some of the finest Châteauneuf in the region. Robert Parker, one of the world’s leading wine critics, calls Jean-Marc an “innovative visionary”, while Decanter’s Rhône expert Matt Walls says the latest vintage is a “lush and velvety wine with some gently squeezing ripe tannins, good depth of fruit––black and red berries––and good length. It's quietly powerful.”
Crafted in extremely small quantities, Château Sixtine is a classic Châteauneuf blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. It’s already delicious now (especially with traditional pairings like roasted lamb or ratatouille), but don’t be afraid to stash a few bottles away for the coming years.
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