2025 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 3.9 g/L
Grape Varieties 60% Grenache, 30% Cinsault, 10% Syrah
Classification AOP Côtes-du-Rhône
Region Cotes du Rhone
Soil Rich soils with calcareous sandstone
Orientation Gently Undulating Slopes Positioned For Optimal Sun Exposure
Vine Age Over 30 years
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled tanks
Pressing Method Direct Pressing For Three Hours In A Pneumatic Press
Production Details Grapes were hand harvested and sorted on arrival, followed by low-temperature fermentation. The wine matured for four months on fine lees in stainless-steel vats.
Certifications Agriculture Biologique (AB)
Tasting Notes Bright rose-petal pink; strawberry marmalade, peach and pink grapefruit; zesty citrus finish

2024 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 12.5%
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 3.21 g/L
Grape Varieties 60% Grenache Noir/Blanc/Gris, 30% Cinsault, 10% Syrah
Classification AOP Côtes-du-Rhône
Region Cotes du Rhone
Soil Rich soils with calcareous sandstone
Orientation Gently Undulating Slopes Positioned For Optimal Sun Exposure
Vine Age Over 30 years
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled tanks
Pressing Method Direct Pressing For Three Hours In A Pneumatic Press
Production Details Grapes were hand harvested and sorted on arrival, followed by low-temperature fermentation. The wine matured for four months on fine lees in stainless-steel vats.
Certifications Agriculture Biologique (AB)
Tasting Notes Delicate pink; white peach, white flowers and citrus; crisp and balanced palate; zesty grapefruit finish

2023 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 12.5%
pH 3.4
Grape Varieties 60% Grenache Blanc/Gris/Noir, 30% Cinsault, 10% Syrah
Classification AOP Côtes-du-Rhône
Region Cotes du Rhone
Soil Rich soils with calcareous sandstone
Orientation Gently Undulating Slopes Positioned For Optimal Sun Exposure
Vine Age Over 30 years
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled tanks
Pressing Method Direct Pressing For Three Hours In A Pneumatic Press
Production Details Grapes were hand harvested and sorted on arrival, followed by low-temperature fermentation. The wine matured for four months on fine lees in stainless-steel vats. The importer also reports an acidity value of 3.56 but supplies neither a unit nor an acid-equivalent basis, so it is not proposed as total_acidity_gl.
Certifications Agriculture Biologique (AB)
Tasting Notes Delicate pink; white peach, rose petals and tangerine; crisp palate with a floral touch; zesty pomelo finish

2021 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.0%
pH 3.39
Total Acidity 3.96 g/L
Grape Varieties 60% Grenache Blanc, Gris and Noir, 30% Cinsault, 10% Syrah
Classification AOP Côtes-du-Rhône
Region Cotes du Rhone
Soil Rich soils with calcareous sandstone
Orientation Gently Undulating Slopes Positioned For Optimal Sun Exposure
Harvest Dates Picking started at the very beginning of September and continued for three weeks
Vine Age Over 30 years
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled tanks
Pressing Method Direct Pressing For Three Hours In A Pneumatic Press
Production Details Grapes were hand picked and sorted on arrival, then fermented at low temperature for freshness. The importer specifies 100% stainless-steel maturation but gives no duration or lees statement for this vintage.
Certifications Agriculture Biologique (AB)
Tasting Notes Pale bright pink with purple hints; strawberry, redcurrant and peony; grapefruit, tangerine and spice; vivid, fresh and balanced
Food Pairing Tuna tartare; grilled sea bream; or watermelon, feta and mint salad

2020 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 50% Grenache Blanc and Noir, 30% Mourvèdre, 20% Cinsault
Classification AOP Côtes-du-Rhône
Region Cotes du Rhone
Soil Sand and clay with shards of calcareous rock
Pressing Method Direct Pressing For Three Hours In A Pneumatic Press
Production Details Grapes were hand picked and sorted on arrival, directly pressed, then fermented at low temperature. The wine matured for four months on fine lees in stainless-steel vats.
Tasting Notes Pale pink; ripe strawberry and fresh zesty aromas; round, seamless palate; currant, juicy fruit and a lively finish
Food Pairing Grilled fish; fresh starters such as melon soup; spaghetti with tomato sauce; or summer-vegetable gratins

Producer Information

Address
4213 Route de Sorgues, 84230 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France
Phone
+33 4 90 83 70 40
Owner
Richard Family

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