Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The 1999 vintage was one of the best of the decade. Weather alternating between warm and colder temperatures at the start of the year, followed by a hot and dry summer, led to regular and promising ripening.
note
Sight
Deep red with amber highlights.
Smell
Black fruits perfume with hints of black pepper and licorice.
Taste
Silky tanins, generous black fruit and subtle minerality note.
Terroir
Representative of the appellation’s terroirs: rolled pebbles on the surface ; clay, sand and limestone at depth.
Vinification and ageing
Vinification
Total destemming and partial crushing. Vinification in truncated wooden vats and traditional concrete vats.
Aging
Single aging in concrete vats to preserve freshness and fruit.
Food and wine pairing
Grilled red meats – Provençal leg of lamb – Game and offal
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Aging potential Drinking beautifully now
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Service Decant and serve at 15°C
SUGGESTIONS
from your wine merchant
Cornas 2001
Cornas
In 2001, the aromatic Syrah grape variety expresses itself by a lot of aromatic…
Ange 2001
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The heart and soul of Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s 13 varietals are certainly all present! Ange 2001…
Cornas 2000
Cornas
With its generous and complex wines, the 2000 vintage was a great success for…
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2000
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
This 2000 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is following in the footsteps of the exceptional 1972 Châteauneuf-du-Pape bottled…
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 1998
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The 1998 vintage would appear to be a great and very spicy vintage characterized…
