Description
Vineyards: 48+ acres red Chateauneuf-du-Pape (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, other authorized varietals including Counoise, Cinsault, Vaccarese and more). 3.7 acres white Chateauneuf-du-Pape (Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, Roussanne), nearly 20 acres of red Vin de Table. CdP vineyards are located in teh communes of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Courthezon (LaCrau), and Bedarrides (Cabanes de Saint Jean and Les Escondudes).
Viticulture & Vinification: Vines average 25 years in age. Bunches were pressed whole and the juice was run into stainless steel tanks for a cool fermentation. Filtered and bottled very young, with no malolactic fermentation.
Tasting Notes: Aromas of peach, apple and nectarine, with light floral notes and a tough of minerality. Clean, crisp and fresh, with great acidity. Excellent with savory cheeses and fish/shellfish (especially dishes such as bouillabaisse).
