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2016 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Piedlong, Vignobles Brunier
Past peakAll goneRichard Hemming MW 17/20
2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Piedlong, Vignobles Brunier “Farmed on soils which are both sandy and pebbly, Piedlong is a poised and complex wine. With more than 80 percent Grenache providing a heady imprimatur of sweet fruit and a balance of Syrah and Mourvèdre adding structure and a savoury note, this is richly textured with a silky tannic backdrop and an engagingly sweet and rounded finish. Drink 2020-2024.” Simon Field MW, BBR Rhone Buyer “Based on 90% Grenache and 10% Mourvèdre that’s from both Pignan and Piedlong lieux-dits, the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Piedlong offers a perfumed, almost Ray
Colour / grapeRed · Grenache / Syrah / Mourvedre
RegionRhone, France
Drink window2020–2024
2020Past peak2026
Best withLamb, Pork, Poultry
Critics
Richard Hemming MW
17/20
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Matt Walls
93/100
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Joe Czerwinski
94-96/100
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Jeb Dunnuck
94/100
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Josh Raynolds
94/100
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James Suckling
98/100
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Vivino community
4.4/5
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Wine-Searcher aggregate (7 critics)
93/100
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