Clos Des Brusquières Chateauneuf-Du-Pape 2016

Jeb Dunnuck: 95 point.
“I always love the wines of this estate, and unquestionably the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the finest vintage of this cuvée to date. About as classic as it gets, with tons of cedarwood, white pepper, kirsch, and blackberry fruits, it smells like a classic southern France street market. Full-bodied, powerful, and concentrated, with the purity of fruit that makes this vintage so special, it’s a blockbuster wine that’s already approachable yet will keep for 15+ years.”

Vinous: 92-94 point.
“Limpid ruby. Sexy red berry liqueur, incense and candied lavender aromas are complemented by a smoky mineral aspect and a hint of baking spices. Sappy and focused in the mouth, offering juicy raspberry liqueur and floral pastille flavors that put on weight and become sweeter with air. Delivers a suave blend of power and finesse and closes on a gently tannic note, displaying impressive focus and floral-driven persistence.”

Jancis Robinson: 16,5 point.
“Strong, baked black cherry fruit, attractive smokiness on the palate with full body and good length. Every bit the traditional Châteauneuf with powerful flavour and structure. (RH)”