Vintage
2022
Region
Rhône Valley
Appellation
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Vine Age
40 Years.
Varietals
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Carignan, Counoise, Terret Noir, Picpoul, Muscardin, Picardan, Bourboulenc, Clairette and Roussanne
Soil Type
38 parcels spread across Chateauneuf. 3 major soil types : -soils with rolled pebbles -stony terraces with sand and gravel sub-soils -clay soils formed from the limestone mother rock.
Sizes Available
750 mL, 375 mL, 1500 mL, 3L, 6L
Closure
Cork
Food Pairing
Red meat, dishes cooked in sauce, meat terrine and cheeses
Press
91 Points, James Suckling (2022)
91 Points, SOMM Journal (2022)
96 Points, Wine Enthusiast (2021)
91 Points, Wine Spectator (2021)
90 Points, Vinous (2021)
92 Points, Wine Spectator (2020)
93 Points, Wine Spectator (2019)
92 Points, Wine Spectator (2018)
92 Points, Wine Spectator (2017)
93 Points, Wine Spectator, 92 Points James Suckling (2016)
+90 the last 9 vintages
Vinification
Virtually total de-stemming, pumping over twice a day. Vatting time : 2 to 3 weeks in concrete vats. Matured for 18 months in vats and “foudres” (15%).
Tasting Notes
Pale plus dark red with clear purple rim. The nose is warm and beginning to show an attractive complexity characterized by understated red fruits and spice along with leather and tertiary notes. The palate is composed and lighter weight, again exhibiting a measure of bottle development in an appealing mix of red cherry and spice notes. There is a fine, balanced structure. This is an elegant, not heavyweight style expressing Cinsault and Grenache in particular, with the emphasis on finesse rather than power.
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