Grape Variety
Grenache, Shiraz/Syrah, Mourvèdre
Tasting Notes
Very fine Ruby red with superb black fruit and spicy notes. Intense on the palate with a lovely balance and elegance.
History
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is one of the most renowned appellations in the Southern part of the Rhone Valley. Producing over 110,000 hectolitres of wine per year, it's vineyards are located around Châteauneuf-du-Pape and in local villages Bédarrides, Courthézon and Sorgues, covering more than 7,900 acres. Wines have been shipped from this region since the early 1870s.
Regional Information
Grapes from the Domaine's youngest vines (40 years average), planted with 4 grape varieties on sandy, pebbly soil. The yield is around 25hl/ha and harvesting is carried out by hand, with the grapes then individually sorted before vinification.
Vinification Details
Grapes are sorted and go into concrete tanks, by grape variety and parcel. After takes around 30 days in vat, with pumping over, rack and return and punching down, the wines undergo a mixed ageing, in vats and in barrels previously used for one vintage, before being blended.
