Description

The 2016 Famille Bréchet Château de Vaudieu Châteauneuf-du-Pape Val de Dieu is a standout vintage from a top-tier Rhône producer, earning high praise across the board.

 Critical Ratings

• Vinous: 96 points
  Described as “brilliant magenta” with “intense raspberry liqueur, cherry pit, incense, potpourri and spicecake aromas.” (Wine Enthusiast
• Wine Enthusiast: 96 points
  Noted for “fragrances of vanilla, smoke and violet” and a “lingering finish marked by Bourbon and coffee notes.” (Wine-Searcher)
• Wine Spectator: 95 points
  Praised as “a beauty, with boysenberry, loganberry and blueberry fruit streaming through,” and a “light graphite hint at the very end.” (Wine Enthusiast
• Jeb Dunnuck: 95+ points
  Highlights “fabulous notes of garrigue, new saddle leather, graphite, and assorted sweet red (and some black) fruits.”
• Wine Advocate: 94 points
  Described as “full-bodied and plush,” delivering “a lush mouthful of ripe raspberries and vanilla.” (Wine-Searcher, WineBid)
• Jancis Robinson: 16.5/20
  Notes “attractive savoury spice from the Syrah, giving a peppercorn note on the palate.” (Wine-Searcher, WineBid)

Blend & Style

This vintage is a blend of approximately 64% Grenache, 28% Syrah, and 8% Mourvèdre. The wine is rich and densely textured, with bold blackberry and plum flavors, complemented by notes of vanilla, smoke, and violet. It boasts a lingering finish marked by Bourbon and coffee nuances. (KL Wines, Wine-Searcher)

This 2016 vintage is considered one of the best from Château de Vaudieu, offering a powerful yet refined expression of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

5/12/2025 #VIP