AOC Red Châteauneuf du Pape
Cuvée Domaine
Grape varieties :
- Grenache (69 %), Mourvedre (15%), Syrah (15%), Cinsaut (1%)
Situation and soil type :
- This cuvee is a blend of berries coming from all other parcels broken up.
Vats :
- Wood and stainless steel with temperature control
Vinification :
- Destemming and crushing 100 % grapes
- Vatting lasts on average 3 weeks (depending on the vintage)
- A release or a punching of the cap is done every 2 days and pumping over every day
Ageing :
- Ageing continues in big oak tanks and vats for up to 12-18 months depending on the vintage.
Tasting :
- This traditional cuvee has a distinctive character with its lovely ripeness and richness of red fruit and spicy notes.
- Serve this wine with meat, game and cheese. This wine needs 3-5 years to express all its aromatic components or keep it up to 10 years.
Further information :
- The cuvee bottled without filtration is stocked in our warehouse air-conditioned at 16°C.
Domaine de la Charbonnière - Vins de Châteauneuf-du-Pape
E.A.R.L. Michel Maret & Filles
Route de Courthézon - B.P. 83 - 84230 Châteauneuf-du-Pape cédex
Tél : (+33) 4 90 83 74 59 - Fax : (+33) 4 90 83 53 46
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