Description

The 2017 Famille Bréchet Château de Vaudieu Châteauneuf-du-Pape Val de Dieu continues the estate’s tradition of producing rich, expressive wines from the Southern Rhône. This vintage has garnered strong reviews from critics and is well-regarded among enthusiasts.

? Critical Ratings & Reviews

• Wine Enthusiast: 95 points
  Described as “gloriously fruity, packed with flavors of raspberry purée and fig preserves,” complemented by hints of clove, coriander, and smoky tea leaves. The finish is noted as elegant and earthen. While approachable now, it’s expected to peak within the next decade and hold longer still. (Wine-Searcher, Wine Enthusiast)
• Wine Spectator: 95 points
  Characterized as “a beauty,” with creamy raspberry, boysenberry, and blackberry fruit flavors gliding atop a polished structure. Notes of anise, bergamot, fruitcake, and cinnamon add complexity, leading to a subtle minerally echo on the finish.
• Vinous: 94–95 points
  The wine exhibits bright violet hues, with oak-spiced cherry, dark berry, and lavender scents. Flavors of Chambord, cherry preserve, and floral pastille are complemented by fine-grained tannins and an impressively long finish.
• Wine Advocate: 93 points
  A blend of two-thirds Grenache (aged in demi-muids) and one-third Syrah (aged in new barriques), this wine offers caramel and cherry notes upfront, with interwoven hints of menthol and dark chocolate. It’s full-bodied, lush, and long, suitable for early consumption but also capable of aging for at least a decade. (Wine Enthusiast

? Blend & Style

The 2017 vintage is composed of approximately 66% Grenache and 34% Syrah, sourced primarily from sandy soils. The wine is matured for 18 months in new barriques, resulting in a rich and intense profile with a balance of fruitiness and spice. (Wine-Searcher)

?? Drinking Window

While the wine is approachable now, it is expected to reach its peak within the next decade and hold longer still, offering flexibility for both immediate enjoyment and cellaring. (Wine-Searcher)

This 2017 vintage stands as a testament to Château de Vaudieu’s commitment to quality, offering a wine that is both expressive and age-worthy.

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