2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Grape Varieties Grenache 80%; Syrah 10%; Mourvèdre 6%; Cinsault 4%
Drinking Window 2026–2032
Region Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Pressing Method Pneumatic Pressing
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Fruit was harvested manually, sorted twice in the vineyard and a third time at the winery, then systematically destemmed. Traditional fermentation lasted 25–30 days in temperature-controlled vats, followed by pneumatic pressing and systematic malolactic fermentation. Maturation lasted 15–16 months in 30–60 hl French-oak foudres; the wine was bottled without fining or filtration.
Tasting Notes Jeb Dunnuck, tasting the final blend: black raspberry, dark cherry, peppery garrigue, violet and lavender; medium-bodied, round, layered and elegant.
Critics Ratings 91–93/100 (Jeb Dunnuck, final blend)
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Grape Varieties Grenache 80%; Syrah 10%; Mourvèdre 6%; Cinsault 4%
Drinking Window Through 2032
Region Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Production Details The grapes were harvested manually with two vineyard sortings and a third winery sorting, fully destemmed, and traditionally fermented in vats for 25–30 days. The wine matured for 15–16 months in 60 hl French-oak foudres and was released at 18 months. A separate vintage-specific trade sheet recommends serving at 14–16°C.
Tasting Notes Bright ruby; crushed violet, ripe raspberry, wild strawberry, dried grass and vegetal nuances; structured, with tannins becoming elegant on the finish.
Food Pairing Herb-crusted rack of veal; rabbit with prunes; chocolate tart.
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache 80%; Syrah 10%; Mourvèdre 6%; Cinsault 4%
Drinking Window 2023–2030
Region Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Pressing Method Pneumatic Pressing
Production Details The grapes were harvested manually, sorted twice in the vineyard and a third time at the winery, systematically destemmed, and traditionally fermented in temperature-controlled vats for approximately 25–30 days before pneumatic pressing and systematic malolactic fermentation. This vintage spent its first 10 months in vats and approximately six more months in foudres, then was bottled with light filtration at 15–16 months.
Tasting Notes RVF: red-fruit coulis, fine and graceful texture, delicate tannins and appetizing fruit. Wine Advocate, Joe Czerwinski, September 2023: strawberry, raspberry and redcurrant; medium- to full-bodied, silky and elegant.
Critics Ratings 95/100 (La Revue du Vin de France, October 2023); 91/100 (Wine Advocate, Joe Czerwinski, September 2023)
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2012 / 750ml | CHF 972.90Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
3 route de Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 84370 Bédarrides, France
Phone
+33 (0)4 90 33 00 31
Owner
Daniel and Frédéric Brunier
Cellarmaster
Nicolas and Edouard Brunier