2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.6%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.67
Calories (estimated) 130 kcal / glass
150ml glass130 kcal
750ml bottle650 kcal
Grape Varieties 55% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, 5% other varieties
Classification Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC/AOP
Region Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Used Oak Only Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Fining Agents Egg white
Production Details Approximately 35 hectares are divided among 24 parcels with differing soils, aspects and elevations; the vineyards have been organically certified since 2010. Grapes were hand-picked and underwent traditional long maceration without pumping over or punch-down, followed by 10–12 months in used foudres. A supplementary specialist page specifies 43–65 hL foudres. The importer reports acidity of 5.0 g/L without stating its analytical basis, recommends brief decanting and service at 14–15°C, and describes cellaring potential of at least 20 years.
Tasting Notes Wine Advocate description reproduced by the SAQ: peony, gooseberry, lilac, flowers, cherry, fennel and menthol; medium- to full-bodied with refined velvety tannins, bright acidity and a long, airy finish.
Food Pairing Red meat, game, lamb, cassoulet, roast chicken and mushroom pasta
Critics Ratings Robert Parker 97/100; Wine Spectator 96/100; Decanter 96/100
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
pH 3.69
Grape Varieties 55% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, 5% combined Counoise, Muscardin and Vaccarèse
Region Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Used Oak Only Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents Egg white
Production Details Hand-picked and traditionally vinified, then matured for 10–12 months in used foudres before egg-white fining and bottling without filtration. The importer reports sugar below 1.0 g/L and acidity of 4.9 g/L; the sugar is a bound rather than an exact number, and the acidity’s analytical basis is unstated. Recommended service is 14–15°C with brief decanting; stated cellaring potential is at least 20 years.
Tasting Notes Cherry, raspberry and truffle; concentrated and long, with silky tannins
Food Pairing Roasts, game, lamb and mature cheeses
Critics Ratings Wine Spectator 96/100; Robert Parker 96/100; Decanter 95/100
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.4%
pH 3.71
Grape Varieties 55% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, 5% combined Counoise, Muscardin and Vaccarèse
Region Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Used Oak Only Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents Egg white
Production Details Hand-picked and traditionally vinified, then matured for 10–12 months in used foudres before egg-white fining and bottling without filtration. The importer reports sugar below 1.0 g/L and acidity of 4.94 g/L; the sugar is a bound rather than an exact number, and the acidity’s analytical basis is unstated. Recommended service is 14–15°C with brief decanting; stated cellaring potential is at least 20 years.
Tasting Notes Red and black fruit with spices; balanced and elegant, with silky tannins and freshness
Food Pairing Roasts, game, lamb and mature cheeses
Critics Ratings Decanter 99/100; Wine Spectator 97/100; Robert Parker 96+/100
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Producer Information
Website
Address
13 avenue Pierre de Luxembourg, 84230 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France
Phone
+33 (0)4 90 83 70 13
Owner
Avril Family
Cellarmaster
Paul-Vincent Avril