2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Grape Varieties Grenache forms the majority of the blend, with smaller proportions of Syrah and Mourvèdre.
Classification Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
Region Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Soil Quaternary terraces with large rounded pebbles from the former rhône riverbed; the wider terroir blend includes rounded pebbles, Safres and villafranchian terraces over clay matrices.
Fermentation Vessels Closed concrete vats
Production Details Strict bunch selection is performed at harvest. Traditional vinification takes place in closed concrete vats, with an average vatting period of about three weeks at high temperature for colour and tannin extraction. Maturation lasts 15 months entirely in concrete vats.
Tasting Notes Intense crimson-purple colour; complex, subtle aromas of blackcurrant, plum, roasted coffee, cherry and morello cherry; evolving spicy liquorice and fruit notes on the palate.
Food Pairing Beef stew; entrecôte marchand de vin; rabbit with olives.
Vintages
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Grape Varieties Grenache forms the majority of the blend, complemented by smaller proportions of Syrah and Mourvèdre.
Classification Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
Region Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Soil A blend of châteauneuf-du-pape terroirs comprising rounded pebbles from the former rhône riverbed, Safres and villafranchian terraces over clay matrices.
Fermentation Vessels Closed concrete vats
Production Details The grapes were harvested manually at optimal maturity and carefully sorted. Traditional vinification occurred in closed concrete vats, with an average vatting period of about three weeks and light extraction. The producer vintage page reports 16 months of maturation entirely in concrete vats and recommends serving at 15–17°C.
Tasting Notes Intense crimson-red; complex and subtle aromas of blackcurrant and plum followed by roasted coffee, cinnamon, cherry and morello cherry; spicy liquorice and fruit aromas on the palate.
Food Pairing Veal chuck with confit zucchini and reduced veal jus.
Critics Ratings 93/100 — James Suckling
Producer Information
Website
Address
18 avenue du Docteur Paul Durand, 26600 Tain-l'Hermitage, France
Phone
+33 4 75 08 92 64
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Owner
Michel Chapoutier
Cellarmaster
Michel Chapoutier