La Chasse des Princes
AOC Châteauneuf du Pape
TERROIR
Clay and siliceous covered with rounded pebbles.
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.
GRAPE VARIETIES
Grenache 90%, Mourvèdre 5 %, Syrah 5 %
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.
AWARDS
Vintage 2018: Gold Lyon
Vintage 2017: Gold Mâcon
Vintage 2016: 93 Pts Wine Enthusiast // Gold Gilbert & Gaillard
Vintage 2015: Gold Gilbert & Gaillard // Gold Féminalises
