Chateauneuf du Pape, 1966 Red Wine

Name: Chateauneuf du Pape 1966 Chateau des Fines Roches
Brand: Chateauneuf du Pape
SKU: 27517
Price: 195.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Chateau des Fines Roches

Bottle size: 75cl

ABV: 13%

Price:

£195.00

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Description

Château des Fines Roches, 1966

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

The 1966 vintage in the Southern Rhône produced wines of classical structure and steady ripening, shaped by warm Mediterranean conditions and the region’s distinctive galet-strewn vineyards. During this period, Châteauneuf-du-Pape was crafted in a firmly traditional style — Grenache-led blends aged in large old foudres, designed for gradual evolution rather than immediate richness. Château des Fines Roches, overlooking the appellation from its distinctive château, has long been associated with structured, terroir-driven wines capable of extended bottle ageing. This 1966 reflects that restrained and enduring philosophy.

Tasting Notes:
Now a deep brick-garnet with amber hues at the rim, the bouquet is fully mature and layered. Aromas of dried red cherry, fig and plum are interwoven with notes of leather, garrigue and warm spice. With time in the glass, hints of tobacco leaf, old cedar and a subtle smoky earthiness emerge. On the palate it is medium-bodied and harmonious, with softened tannins and a savoury profile shaped by age. Flavours of dried fruits, liquorice and Provençal herbs unfold gradually, leading to a long, elegant and gently warming finish.

Serving & Food Pairing:
Stand upright well ahead of serving to allow sediment to settle, then decant carefully. Best enjoyed at a cool room temperature in generous glasses to allow the aromatics to expand. A fine partner to roast lamb with herbs, slow-braised beef, game dishes or mature hard cheeses.

Summary:
A rare and characterful mature Châteauneuf-du-Pape from a historic estate, the 1966 Château des Fines Roches offers savoury depth, tertiary complexity and the quiet authority that decades of careful bottle ageing can bring.

Condition

Good conditions

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