2016 M. Chapoutier Chateauneuf-de-Pape ‘Barbe Rac’

JD99 The sensational 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Barbe Rac comes from a sandy clay terroir located in the western portion of the appellation. A massive, deep, full-bodied wine, with a huge nose of blueberry liqueur, crushed rock, violets, and garrigue, it has no hard edges, a thick, unctuous texture, sweet tannin, and a finish that just won’t quit. It’s the greatest vintage of this wine ever made (surpassing the 2007) and will be a candidate for perfection in a few years and keep for 15-20 years.
Estate Notes: Intense garnet. Nose of herbacy, spices (liquorice), chocolate, fruits (strawberry). Palate is ample, fleshy, hot and round. Outstanding density with an impressive length. According to the vintage, the wine can be kept from 30 to 60 years, indeed from 50 to 75 years. Sommelier’s advice: All meats : marinated or in sauces. cheeses.