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AOP Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cellier des Princes red Magnum 1,5L

AOP Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cellier des Princes red Magnum 1,5L

Classic Cuvée from Cellier des Princes.

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Terroir
Round pebbles and sandy soils in the village of Courthezon. North-Est of the appellation Châteauneuf du Pape.
Grape varieties
Grenache 90%, Mourvèdre 5 %, Syrah 5 %
Winemaking
Hand-picked at peak maturity and fast transportation in small containers to the winery to avoid juice release and oxydation. Destemming, 4 to 5 weeks maceration, pumping over and daily release. Controlled temperature at 28° to 30 °C.
Ageing
Matured for 8-12 months in concrete tanks before bottling depending on the years. No oak to show the purest expression of the Grenache and terroir.
Tasting notes
This ruby red wine is very complex and elegant with aromas of red currant, red cherries, black berries with spicy overtones such as lavender, thyme and rosemary. Excellent balance in the mouth, tannins are elegant and silky. Due to the combination of the sandy subsoil and the Grenache, the wine is showing finesse and elegance.
Tasting advices
To enjoy now or can be kept 5-8 years. Serve at 16°-18°C
Food pairings
It will be appreciated with roasted meat, stew, game and will be perfect with cheese.
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Awards

Millésime 2022 : 90 Pts Suckling // 90pts Guide La Tulipe Rouge // Médaille d’Or Concours Féminalise // Médaille d’Or Concours de Lyon // Médaille d’Or Concours des vins d’Orange // 90pts & médaille d’Or Gilbert & Gaillard // Médaille d’Or Concours Terre de Vins // Médaille d’Or Grenache du Monde
Millésime 2021 : 15.5 Jancis Robinson
Millésime 2020 : 91+ pts Wine Advocate, Robert Parker // Or Gilbert & Gaillard, Or Feminalise, 88-90 Jeb Dunnuck
Millésime 2019 : 91 Pts Wine Enthusiast // 90 Pts Tasted // 90 Pts Robert Parker, Or Gilbert & Gaillard
Millésime 2018 : Or Gilbert & Gaillard // 91 Pts Decanter // 90 Pts James Suckling // Or Lyon
Millésime 2017 : 93 Pts Wine Enthusiast // 2 étoiles Guide Hachette, 89-91 Pts Jeb Dunnuck, Or Gilbert & Gaillard, Argent Decanter, Bronze IWC, Or Macon
Millésime 2016 : 90 Pts Jeb Dunnuck, 90 Pts Parker, Or Gilbert & Gaillard