Domaine Paul Autard
Cuvée La Côte Ronde
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2016
Vintage
Varietal
Grenache
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2021-2033), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2033, with a drinking horizon to 2038.
The ‘16 Cuvée La Côte Ronde.
Domaine Paul Autard Cuvée La Côte Ronde 2016 is a Grenache from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Domaine Paul Autard Cuvée La Côte Ronde 2016 has a full body, balanced acidity, and moderate tannins.
The 2016 vintage
Domaine Paul Autard's 2016 Cuvée La Côte Ronde is a Grenache from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France.
About Domaine Paul Autard
Domaine Paul Autard's Cuvée La Côte Ronde is a Grenache from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France.
From the cellar: pair with
Braised lamb shanks with rosemary garlic
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Grilled ribeye steak with black pepper butter
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Roasted duck with cherry reduction
The pairing leaves room for the wine's moderate tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Domaine Paul Autard Cuvée La Côte Ronde 2016?
Domaine Paul Autard Cuvée La Côte Ronde 2016 is a Grenache from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France.
What does Domaine Paul Autard Cuvée La Côte Ronde 2016 taste like?
Domaine Paul Autard Cuvée La Côte Ronde 2016 has a full body, balanced acidity, and moderate tannins.
When should Domaine Paul Autard Cuvée La Côte Ronde 2016 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2019-2038. Within that arc, the peak window is 2021-2033. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Domaine Paul Autard Cuvée La Côte Ronde 2016?
Pair this wine with Braised lamb shanks with rosemary garlic; Grilled ribeye steak with black pepper butter; or Roasted duck with cherry reduction.