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The wines of Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape<\/strong> are strongly influenced by the climatic conditions of each vintage. Some years offer ideal<\/strong> conditions for grape ripening<\/strong>, giving rise to exceptional, powerful and well-balanced wines. <\/p>\n These years are considered perfect for ageing<\/strong>, with wines of great concentration and excellent balance<\/strong>: These years have produced very well-balanced<\/strong> wines , accessible young but capable of ageing well<\/strong>: These vintages are very enjoyable young, although they can also be kept for a few years: Some years were marked by more complex climatic conditions, but the good winemakers were able to produce fine wines: The choice of vintage depends on the tasting objective<\/strong>: [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/thebestvintage.fr\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/istockphoto-1499393248-612×612-1.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”WINE CELLAR” title_text=”WINE CELLAR” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/thebestvintage.fr\/\/en\/” button_text=”Discover the wines of Chateauneuf du Pape” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”22px” button_text_color=”#000000″ button_bg_color=”#B49688″ button_border_radius=”8px” button_font=”|600|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The wines of Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape are strongly influenced by the climatic conditions of each vintage. Some years offer ideal conditions for grape ripening, giving rise to exceptional, powerful and well-balanced wines. 1. Exceptional vintages (long ageing, great complexity) These years are considered perfect for ageing, with wines of great concentration and excellent balance:\u2705 2016 – An […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":14123,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[310],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14128","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ageing-potential-and-vintages"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n1. Exceptional vintages (long ageing, great complexity)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\u2705 2016<\/strong> – An exceptional vintage, combining power, freshness and balance.
\u2705 2010<\/strong> – Great tannic structure and excellent ageing potential.
\u2705 2005<\/strong> – Concentration and elegance, perfect for ageing.
\u2705 1998<\/strong> – Superb vintage, very structured with aromas of truffles and spices after aging.<\/p>\n2. Very great vintages (excellent, but slightly more affordable)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\u2705 2019<\/strong> – Superb balance between fruit, acidity and tannic structure.
\u2705 2015<\/strong> – A sunny year, offering rich, expressive and harmonious wines.
\u2705 2009<\/strong> – Powerful, round and generous, very pleasant to drink now.
\u2705 2001<\/strong> – Beautiful freshness and great elegance, with excellent ageing potential.<\/p>\n3. Good vintages (more accessible, to be enjoyed earlier)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\u2705 2020<\/strong> – Fruity, accessible and well-balanced.
\u2705 2017<\/strong> – Round and supple, pleasant now.
\u2705 2012<\/strong> – Fine and elegant, for drinking or cellaring for a few more years.<\/p>\n4. More difficult vintages<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\u26a0\ufe0f 2013, 2008, 2002<\/strong> – Cooler years with lighter, less concentrated wines.<\/p>\nHow to choose the right vintage?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\ud83c\udf77 Drink now?<\/strong> Choose more supple vintages such as 2017, 2019 or 2020<\/strong>.
\ud83c\udfc6 To keep in the cellar?<\/strong> Opt for years like 2010, 2016 or 2005<\/strong>.<\/p>\n