2023 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 4.6 g/L
Grape Varieties Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Clairette, Picpoul, Bourboulenc and Picardan; percentages not stated
Drinking Window Youth emphasizes fruit and citrus; a more mineral phase follows, then dried fruit and honey; after about 15 years, toasted-almond notes emerge while the mineral character remains
Region Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Vine Age 30
Pressing Method Pressed Immediately After Harvest
Serving Temperature 12°C · 54°F
Production Details Four hectares are devoted to the white wine. Grapes are hand harvested and pressed immediately; all six varieties ferment together. The wine matures in tanks on fine lees for 6 months, is filtered to prevent malolactic fermentation, and receives no wood aging. The importer recommends about 20 minutes of decanting.
Tasting Notes Delicate pear, herbs and floral notes; structured, pure and attractive
Food Pairing Fish, poultry, scallops, lobster and cheese

2022 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 20% Bourboulenc, 20% Clairette, 20% Roussanne, 20% Grenache Blanc; published blend is incomplete and totals 80%
Classification Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC/AOP
Region Chateauneuf-du-Pape

2021 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 20% Bourboulenc, 20% Clairette, 20% Roussanne, 20% Grenache Blanc; published blend is incomplete and totals 80%
Classification Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC/AOP
Region Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Producer Information

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

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