{"product_id":"laurus-gabriel-meffre-chateauneuf-du-pape-aop-2016","title":"Laurus Gabriel Meffre Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteauneuf-du-Pape 2016 from the Laurus cuvée, Maison Gabriel Meffre. A blend of Grenache from the rolled pebbles of La Crau and Syrah from the clay-limestone soils of the area. Partially aged in 275-liter tanks. A wine with a full-bodied structure, suitable for aging until 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat terroir is Laurus Gabriel Meffre Châteauneuf du Pape AOP 2016 produced on?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Grenache comes from the La Crau area, grown on rolled pebbles of the high Quaternary terraces, providing structure and fullness. The Syrah comes from Cretaceous clay-limestone soils, providing elegance and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow is Laurus Gabriel Meffre Châteauneuf du Pape AOP 2016 vinified and aged?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe harvest took place between September 16 and October 23, 2016. 60% of the cuvée was aged for 16 months in 275-liter Laurus tanks. Bottling took place on July 12, 2018, with a production of 17,823 bottles, 181 magnums, 30 jeroboams, and 10 mathusalems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the tasting profile of Laurus Gabriel Meffre Châteauneuf du Pape AOP 2016?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Wine Spectator (March 2019): \u003cem\u003e\"Rich and opulent on the palate. The 2016 Laurus Châteauneuf du Pape offers notes of underbrush and tobacco, with a mocha that envelops an aromatic core of juicy blackcurrant and black cherry. The finish is long and licorice-like.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat dishes pair with Laurus Gabriel Meffre Châteauneuf du Pape AOP 2016?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVentoux pigeon with truffles, stuffed porcini mushrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt what temperature should Laurus Gabriel Meffre Châteauneuf du Pape AOP 2016 be served?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe between 14 and 16°C, ideally opening it one hour before tasting. Peak maturity is between 2018 and 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gabriel Meffre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65205755249017,"sku":"31902716","price":61.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5674\/7385\/files\/7414.png?v=1794434377","url":"https:\/\/www.directcave.fr\/en\/products\/laurus-gabriel-meffre-chateauneuf-du-pape-aop-2016","provider":"DirectCave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}