Domaine Le Mourre
AOC Châteauneuf du Pape
History
Domaine Le Mourre takes its name from the Provençal “Lou Mourre” which means little hill. The vineyard on this promontory has been grown for generations by the family owner of the estate vineyard. This “Mourre” also contains traces of the 1st farmers of Vaucluse area dating from the Neolithic (5000 BC. JC). Indeed, quartzite pebbles (symbol of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape soil) were discovered as well as elements of sickle and millstone, signs of a starting agricultural activity. The vineyard benefits from ideal southern exposure for the grapes ripening that brings to wine both roundness and aromatic complexity.
Soil
rounded pebbles & sandy soils
Winemaking
Destalking, 28 days fermentation, punching of the cap, daily release and pumping-over.
Controlled temperature at 27° to 30 °C.
Aging
10 to 12 months in tank
Varietals
Grenache 100%
Tasting notes
Glowing garnet red for the color. Intense nose of fresh red fruits and typical spices of the Grenache. Beautiful mouthfeel with supple and melted tannins, nice sweetness and roundness for this wine. Beautiful aromatic length.
Bottling
A la propriété
Tasting advices
To keep: 5 to 8 years. 16°-18°C
Food accompaniment
This wine will match perfectly with all kind of meat with sauce, grilled meat, game and cheese.
Dried sausages