AOP Châteauneuf du Pape La Chasse des Princes red

AOP Châteauneuf du Pape La Chasse des Princes red

This range has been created in 2017 and is dedicated to gastronomic wines matching with game dishes.
This Châteauneuf du Pape will perfectly match Venison, as represented on the label.

Terroir
Clay and siliceous covered with rounded pebbles
Grape varieties
90% Grenache, 5% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre
Winemaking
Careful pruning, de-budding, de-leafing and green harvest. Hand-picked at peak maturity and fast transportation in small containers to the winery to avoid juice release and oxydation. Destemming, 4 to 5 weeks maceration, pumping over and daily release. Controlled temperature at 28° to 30 °C.
Ageing
Matured for 8-12 months in concrete tanks before bottling depending on the years. No oak to show the purest expression of the Grenache and terroir.
Tasting notes
This ruby red wine is very complex and elegant with aromas of red currant, red cherries, black berries with spicy overtones such as lavender, thyme and rosemary. Excellent balance in the mouth, tannins are elegant and silky. Rather than showing just concentration, the wine is showing finesse and elegance.
Tasting advices
To enjoy now or can be kept 5-8 years. Serve at 16°-18°C
Food pairings
It will be appreciated with venison and wild mushrooms wellington, squash and venison tajine, grilled ribeye or fine cheeses.
picto-recommandation
Awards

Vintage 2021 : 90 Pts Suckling
Vintage 2020 : Gold medal Lyon ; 92pts Wine Enthusiast
Vintage 2019 : Gold medal Féminalises
Vintage 2018 : Gold Lyon
Vintage 2017 : Gold Mâcon
Vintage 2016 : 93 Pts Wine Enthusiast // Gold Gilbert & Gaillard