The 2015 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a fantastic showing from the Diffonty family. This instantly opens to vivid aromas of blackberries, cherries and dark plums, which are woven together with spice cake, black olives, smoke and hints of violet nuances all coming together in the glass. On the palate this is full-bodied, displaying remarkable overall concentration and depth, with a core of ripe red and dark fruits expanding through the wine. Well balanced and beautifully textured, this continues to impress as it finishes long and velvety. Today, this is already quite impressive, however it will ultimately benefit from a bit more bottle age before it begins to show its full potential. (Best 2019-2030) - September, 2017 (JD)
Wine Specifications
- Report Date: September, 2017
- Producer: Château Sixtine
- Vintage: 2015
- Drinking Window: 2019-2030
- Estimated Value: $90
- Country: France
- Region: Rhône Valley
- Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Importer: Serge Doré Selections