Châteauneuf-du-Pape
This 2012 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a jewel of concentration and intensity.
Xavier Vignon saw the potential of this vintage in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation and did not hesitate to combine its freshness and elegance in one bottle!
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91/100 – PARKER
« Xavier’s 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape is another rocking wine from this estate. Christmas spice, raspberry, crushed flowers and hints of mint all emerge from this elegant, yet ripe, textured and forward effort. Made from 65% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 15% Mourvedre that was aged in equal parts foudre and barrel, drink it anytime over the coming decade.“
Terroir
More than 110 plots have contributed to the elaboration of this 2012 vintage which gathers the entirety of the terroirs of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation.
The soils are made of pebbles, limestone, red clay, sand and marl.
Vinification and ageing
Vinification
Grapes varieties are vinified separately, and then blended by plot selection.
Slow fermentation allowed a better extraction of phenolic compounds
Ageing
16 months ageing in equal parts in concrete tanks, vats and oak barrels.
Food and wine pairing
Grilled rib of beef – Roasted duck with figs – Stewed boar
- Potentiel de garde Drink now by opening the bottle 2 hours before tasting
- Service 15/17°C
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