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Southern Rhône

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red

This pope of the southern Côtes-du-Rhône seduces with its richness and round tannins.

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Soil type

Round pebbles and red clay.

Grape variety

75% Old Grenache, 10 % Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, 5% others.

Average age of vines

45 years.

Winemaking

Traditional winemaking with temperature controlled alcoholic fermentation. 3 weeks maceration in tanks.

Ageing

2 years in oak foudres.

Average yield

29 Hl/hectare.

Average annual production

180.000 bottles.

Tasting

Eye : Deep dark red.

Nose : Spices and mature red fruits.

Palate : Round tannins with powerful complexity. A rich unctuous wine with notes of mature plums, hazelnuts and red fruits.

Overall : Very rich wine full of harmony and balance.

Imprimer

Vintages 2009

Wine Advocate #204 - Dec 2012

Score : (90-92)

The 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape appears to be a beautiful wine, although perhaps not at the level of the 2007 or 2010 (which will not be released for another two years). The elegant, medium to full-bodied 2009 displays lots of cedary, berry fruit intermixed with notes of garrigue, Christmas fruitcake, kirsch and spice. It is best consumed in its first decade of life. Robert Parker.

Bettane+Desseauve

Score : 17,5/20

Un des meilleurs assemblages jamais produits par la maison, proposé avec un recul bienvenu, notes parfaites de menthol pour équilibrer la richesse en alcool, finale sur le musc de parfumerie, sensations tactiles magnifiques

Gault&Millau

Score : 14/20

Quel plaisir procuré par les arômes de ce Chateauneuf du Pape. Bigarreau, cassis, mûre font allégeance à la pivoine, au poivre de Sarawak et à la régisse. La bouche franche réunit tous les critères de garde autour d'un palais fruité et épicé aux tanins tendres.

Revue du Vin de France

Score : 14,5/20