Submitted by eloise on Thu, 04/20/2023 - 13:53

The 1983 vintage belongs to the series of the best vintages of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. A blend of more than 10 grape varieties from "collection vines", including two white grapes: Grenache blanc and clairette.

Grenache noir remains the majority.

Appearance
Purple

Nose
Red fruits, white flowers and sweet spices

Palate
Fresh and peppery expressed by the grenache, sapid finish

Terroir

Representative of the terroirs of the appellation composed of rolled pebbles on the surface, clay, sand and limestone in depth. 

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1983
Vinification and ageing

Vinification

Vinification in wooden trunconic vats and traditional concrete vats

Ageing

Unique ageing in concret vats to preserve freshness and fruit

Bottled in 2022. 

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Food and wine pairing

Country terrine - Wild boar daube - Vegetarian moussaka - Tomme de brebis or Saint Félicien 

Ready to be enjoyed
15°C - Decant 1h before service
Châteauneuf-du-Pape