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AOP Côtes du Rhône Villages Tradition

AOP Côtes du Rhône Villages Tradition

Most of our growers own vineyards of Châteauneuf du Pape and vineyards of Côtes du Rhône or Côtes du Rhône Villages. For that reason, the large majority of the grapes used in this Côtes du Rhône Villages have been hand harvested since they can use the same team of harvesters. This way we can offer a superior quality. In addition the vineyards are located just around Châteauneuf du Pape.

Terroir
Soils of clay marl and rounded pebbles. The grapes originates from Plan de Dieu and from vineyards in Orange and Courthezon, around Châteauneuf du Pape.
Grape varieties
Grenache 70%, Mourvèdre 15%, Syrah 15%.
Winemaking
Destalking, 3 to 4 weeks maceration, pumping over and daily releases. Controled temperature at 27 to 32° C.
Ageing
10 months in concrete tyo soften and to rounden the tannins. No oak to show the purest expression of the fruit and terroir.
Tasting notes
This ruby red wine with purple glints develops red fruits aromas such as blue berries, black currants and strawberry with spicy overtones. In the mouth, this wine is smooth and its supple structure enhances its fruitforward profile.
Tasting advices
To enjoy now or can be kept up to 3 – 4 years. Serve at 14°-16°C
Food pairings
This can be enjoyed now with any Mediterranean dishes, grilled meat, stew and cheese.
picto-recommandation
Awards

Vintage 2023 : Gold medal 70M de dégustateurs
Vintage 2021 : Gold Medal Gilbert et Gaillard 2023 // 90pts James Suckling
Vintage 2020 : Gold Medal Gilbert et Gaillard 2023
Vintage 2019 : 90 pts Tasted by Andreas Larsson // Gold Medal Gilbert et Gaillard 2020
Vintage 2015 : Gold Gilbert & Gaillard
Vintage 2016 : Gold Medal Orange // Gold Vinsobres
Vintage 2017 : Gold Gilbert & Gaillard

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