65% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah and 5% in total from Muscardin, Vaccarese and Counoise, from vines averaging over 50 years old and from a range of terroirs including galets, sand and clay. 100% de-stemmed and co-fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by about 15 months maturation in large old foudres. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
‘(bottled with 14.3% alcohol and a pH of 3.7): Deep ruby. Highly perfumed scents of candied dark berries, cola and lavender oil develop a suave, smoky Indian spice nuance. Fleshy, expansive red and dark berry and floral pastille flavors display an impressive blend of richness and energy, picking up a mineral flourish with air. Finishes juicy, sweet and very long, displaying lingering, spice-tinged dark fruit flavors and slow-building tannins.’
(93-95) points, Josh Raynolds, Vinous, April 2016.
Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
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En Primeur | No |
New Arrivals | No |
Wine Type | Red Wine |
Wine Style | Traditional |
Country | France |
Region | Rhone Valley, Chateauneuf-du-Pape |
Varietals | Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvedre |
Vintage | 2014 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Wine Points | 93 |