Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Covered with a sea of golden rolled pebbles, the vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape offer a unique and timeless landscape. Tradition holds that the wines are crafted from thirteen grape varieties, each bringing its own distinctive character to the blend.
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Sight
Pale red with copper highlights.
Smell
Aromas of dark cherry, hints of bay leaf and mint.
Taste
Full-bodied, rich and silky. Fine tannins, good acidity and lively finish.
Terroir
Selection of 40 plots located mainly on the northern terroirs: 40% of limestone, 30% of red sandstone, 20% of rolled pebbles, 10% of brown soils.
Vinification and ageing
Vinification
Each grape variety is vinified separately. 50% of the blend is vinified in stainless steel tanks, 25% in concrete tanks and 25% in truncated wooden tank.
Aging
Aged for 16 months in a mix of containers: 20% in foudres, 50% in stainless steel vats, 5% in truncated wooden tank and 5% in demi-muids. The remaining 20% were aged in amphoras for 12 months.
Food and wine pairing
Grilled rib of beef – Roast duck with figs – Wild boar stew – Salmis of pigeon – Rack of lamb with tomato confit – Calf sweetbread – Porcini ravioli
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Aging potential Until 2035
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Service 14/16°C
SUGGESTIONS
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