Hérédita
AOC Côtes du Rhône
TERROIR
Clay, silicious soils and limestone with some round pebbles on the surface. The vineyards are located around Châteauneuf du Pape.
WINEMAKING
Totally destemmed, 4 weeks vatting time with daily releases and pumping over.
Controlled fermentation temperature between 25° and 30° C.
AGEING
8 months in stainless steel vats
GRAPE VARIETIES
Grenache 70% & Syrah 30%
Hérédita is a cuvée born from the collaboration between Philippe Cambie, the Grenache master, specialist of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cru, named « Winemaker of the Year 2010 » by Robert Parker, and Thierry Ferlay, talented winemaker of Cellier des Princes since 2009 his exceptional Cuvée made from old vines of Grenache combines tradition and modernity. As a motto « NOVE SED NON NOVA », not new material, but new way.
TASTING NOTES
Very elegant and perfumed nose, exhibiting note of fresh red berries and liquorice.
Velvety mouthfeel with smooth tannins and a finale showing a lot of spices.
TASTING ADVICES
To enjoy now or can be kept 3-4 years. Serve at 14 – 16°C
FOOD PAIRINGS
This can be enjoyed now with any Mediterranean dishes, grilled meat, stew and cheese.
AWARDS
2018: Gold Pertuis
