Submitted by eloise on Thu, 01/12/2023 - 12:47

A cuvée representative of the northern terroirs of the appellation!

91-93/100 - JEB DUNNUCK
"The 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape is 80% Grenache and 10% each of Syrah and Mourvèdre. Herbes de Provence, ground pepper, violets, and red and black currants all flow to a medium tofull-bodied, round, supple, sexy wine that’s very much in the style of the vintage. My money is on it being an outstanding wine, and it’s going to drink nicely right out of the gate."

Terroir

The 4 terroirs, the 13 grape varieties and the Mistral wind are the three great assets of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. The pebbles, the trademark of the appellation, give back to the grapes the heat stored during the day. They contribute to a perfect ripening of the berries.

For our Châteauneuf-du-pape, we have selected grapes from more than 78 different plots, located on the coolest terroirs of the appellation. 

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2018
Vinification and ageing

Vinification

Each grape variety is vinified separately. 

Fermentation is slow for a better extraction of phenolic compounds.

Ageing

Ageing for 12 months in oaks of 1, 2 and 3 wines.

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Food and wine pairing

Grilled rib of beef - Roast duck with figs - Wild boar stew - Salmis of pigeon - Rack of lamb with tomato confit - Calf sweetbread - Porcini ravioli

Until 2028
15/17°C
Châteauneuf-du-Pape