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AOP Châteauneuf-du-Pape – Cuvée Sainte Vierge

AOP Châteauneuf-du-Pape – Cuvée Sainte Vierge

Cuvée Sainte Vierge is made from parcels located in Courthezon made of round pebbles on sandy soils. The name “Ste Vierge” comes from the Statue of the Virgin Mary in the vineyard.

Terroir
Large round pebbles on sandy soil.
Grape varieties
90% Grenache, 5% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre. Selected parcels of old vines of Grenache.
Winemaking
Hand-picked at peak maturity and fast transportation in small containers to the winery to avoid juice release and oxydation. Total destemming, 4 to 5 weeks maceration, pumping over and daily release. Controlled temperature at 28° to 30 °C.
Ageing
12 months in concrete tank. No oak to show the purest expression of the Grenache and the terroir
Tasting notes
This ruby red wine is very complex, delicate and elegant with aromas of red currant, red cherries, leather and tobacco with spicy overtones such as lavender, thyme and rosemary. Excellent balance in the mouth, tannins are elegant and silky.
Tasting advices
To be enjoyed now or to be kept up to 5 years. Serve at 60°-64°F
Food pairings
It will be appreciated with poultry, stew, game such as venison and will be perfect with fine cheese.
picto-recommandation
Awards

Vintage 2024 : 93 points International Wine Report
Vintage 2023 : 92 pts Wine Advocate Robert Parker
Vintage 2022 : 90-92 pts Wine Advocate Robert Parker // 16/20 Jancis Robinson // Gold medal Gilbert & Gaillard
Vintage 2021 : 89-90 Pts Suckling // 15.5 Jancis Robinson
Vintage 2019 : 91 Pts Wine Enthusiast // 89-91 Pts Parker // 90 Pts & Gold Gilbert & Gaillard
Vintage 2018 : 90 Pts Wine Enthusiast // 90 Pts and Gold Medal G&G
Vintage 2017 : Gold Medal Mâcon
Vintage 2016 : Gold Medal G&G
Vintage 2015 : 88-90 Parker // Gold Gilbert & Gaillard // 89 Wine Spectator