Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Region
Southern Rhone Valley – France
Soils
Predominantly sandy limestone soils covered in rolled pebbles.
Harvest & vinification
Manual harvest followed by a strict sorting of the grapes. Traditional vinifications are handled separately for each grape variety. Alcoholic fermentation maintained at around 26 and 28°C with two to three weeks maceration. The wine is partly aged on oak barrels from two to three wines, up to 18 months.
Grape Varieties
Grenache – Syrah – Mourvèdre
Tasting
A bright ruby color. A complex nose of red fruits carried by spices aromas. Palate is round & full-bodied, tanin structure is silky, with a crispy fruit finish.
Wine & food matching
Perfect with a deer meat with lingonberry sauce.
Serve at 15 & 16°C.
Enjoy between 5 and 10 years.
