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2016 Paul Jourdan Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Papale Blanc
White Rhone Blend
- France
- Rhône
- Southern Rhône
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Label borrowed from 2019
Label borrowed from 2020
Label borrowed from 2022
Community Tasting Notes 18
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Winojunko wrote:
August 27, 2023 - My third bottle and final bottle over 5 years. Lovely bouquet, nice Queen Dixie Gem peach on the mid palate, but the finish just ruins it for me as it is so basic you wish not to swallow. This was the best of the three, but just not my cup of tea.
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wmccone54 Likes this wine: 92 points
October 29, 2022 - Similar to my experience back in September 2019. Completely integrated and balanced with lots of complex nuance. Minerality still leads, but the concentrated white and yellow fruits are still notable. Round and smooth mouthfeel with acidity lingering below the surface, but definitely emerging on the medium plus finish. Seems to be just entering the mature phase. Should drink well for another 1-2 years. I would definitely purchase this label again. Excellent.
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pinoteer Likes this wine: 91 points
August 14, 2021 - Wow, huge improvement from the first bottle consumed about 1-1/2 years ago. Now, I'm on-board with this wine. Very silky mouthfeel enveloping golden delicious apple and light citrus flavors. Almost seems a little sweet, but then the acidity pulls you back from flabby land. 14% ABV not noticeable at all. Might have to find more CdP Blanc, as this was really a treat.
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guitarguy wrote: 84 points
July 18, 2020 - Light color and flavors of lanolin, wax and a bit of lime. Drink now, giving little.
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joraesque wrote: 92 points
April 29, 2020 - In a good place one year later. Saline and citrusy, with strong minerality (limestone?) and perfect acidity. 70% Grenache Blanc, 30% Roussanne. Serve slightly chilled.
J. said it was the first time a wine we paired with seared Ahi tuna didn't taste metallic...
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2016
- Type White
- Producer Paul Jourdan
- Varietal White Rhone Blend
- Designation Cuvée Papale Blanc
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Rhône
- SubRegion Southern Rhône
- Appellation Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- UPC Code 816815010024
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 82 (38%)
- Consumed 134 (62%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- SubRegionSouthern Rhône
- AppellationChâteauneuf-du-Pape
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