Vineyard situated in several parts of Châteauneuf-du-Pape called Les Saintes Vierges, La Font du Pape & Le Pradel.
Old Vine Grenache 64%, Syrah 25%, Mourvèdre 10%, Counoise 1%
Aged In recent casks (foudres) and terracotta jars for 18 months.
'Still in foudre, the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Habemus Papam looks to have softened considerably since I tasted it last year. Floral-herbal notes accent ripe cherries, while the palate boasts a wonderfully rich, creamy texture. Full-bodied, with supple tannins, this tour de force is long, silky and elegant. Drink: 2019-2030'