AOC Red Châteauneuf du Pape
Cuvée Mourre des Perdrix

Grape varieties :

• This cuvée comprises Syrah (15%), Mourvedre (15%), Grenache (69%) and Cinsault (1%).
• The age of vines is between 30 – 50 years old.

Situation and soil type :

• Grapes are mainly from the locality called “Mourre des Perdrix”, a half-plateau situated in Courthézon, where soil types are red clay and sandy marl.

Vats :

• Wood and Stainless steel with temperature control

Vatting :

• Desteming and crushing of all grapes
• The fermentation lasts 3 to 5 weeks depending on the vintage.
• A release or a punching of the cap is done every 2 days and pumping over every day.
• The malolactic fermentation is made in barrels and vats

Ageing :

• Ageing continue in barrels and big oak tanks for 12 – 18 months depending on the vintage.

Tasting :

• As the most feminine and greediest cuvée, it gives off a raspeberry nose and violet notes. The palate is round and smooth with a long finish.
• This wine has been released ready to drink in a fruity style, or keep it for up to 3-5 years or longer for more flavours and lushness to evolve.

Further information :

• The cuvee bottled without filtration is stocked in our warehouse air-conditioned at 16°C.