70% Grenache noir, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre and others.
Appellation
AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Production area
Southern Rhône Valley
Cellaring
2-8 years
Serving temp.
16° C
Alcohol content
14.5 % Vol.
Bottle size
750 ml
Colour
An intense dark-ruby
Fragrance
The nose develops aromas of ripe black fruit (such as blackberry), cherry and spice box.
Taste
Tannins, in high quantity and elegant. The finish is long and luxurious. This is the Châteauneuf du Pape expression.
Pairing
Red meat, duck breast, duck confit.
Vinification
Harvest is sorted by hand. Fermentation temperature is controlled at 30°C.
Vatting period of 18 to 20 days. Matured in vats and oak casks. Native yeasts – Very low sulphite.