Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Imperiale 2016

Usseglio. Raymond Imperiale 2016

Wine Advocate

Almost entirely Grenache. from parcels planted in 1901 and 1902. the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Imperiale is a stunner. Scents of roses. black tea and raspberries set the scene. while the palate is full-bodied but silky and nearly weightless. delivering an intricate. detailed interplay of red fruit. dried spices and orange zest. Despite what must be 15% alcohol or more. it shows absolutely no sign of heat. (JC 8/2018)