La Couronne du Prince
AOC Côtes du Rhône
Soil
Hillside or mourres clay, silicious and alpine deposits (Round pebbles).
Winemaking
Total destemming, 10 to 15 days traditional maceration in concrete tanks.
Classic pressing in pneumatic press and daily releases and pumping over.
Controlled temperature of 27 to 32° C.
Aging
12 months in oak barrel (1/3 New Oak)
Varietals
Grenache 55%, Syrah 40%, Mourvèdre 5%
Tasting notes
This wine has been selected from the best parcels just outside of the Cheateauneuf du Pape area of appellation based on their soil, age and grape varieties with small yield. This wine is a blend of three classic grape varieties from the Chateauneuf du Pape area: Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Grenache brings strengh, fatness and softness. Syrah brings the structure, the spices with aromas of violets and a deep ruby colour. Mourvèdre brings tannins and body. Thanks to the oak barrel aging,
the wine is very complex, showing ooasted notes of vanilla, grilled spices and liquorice perfume. This top Cuvée of Côtes du Rhône is very sophisticated, well balanced and shows a lot of elegance and finesse.
Mise en bouteille
Estate bottled
Tasting advices
From now and can be kept 5 to 10 years.
Serve at 16-18 °C.
Food accompaniment
It will perfectly match meat dishes cooked in sauce as well as game (Venison, wild boar…) and ribeye steaks.
