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AOP Côtes du Rhône – Vieilles Vignes

AOP Côtes du Rhône – Vieilles Vignes

The majority of our grapes used in crafting our Côtes-du-Rhône wines are handpicked. As renowned producers in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, our vineyards are meticulously harvested by hand, ensuring optimal quality for this appellation. The grapes are sourced from Vieilles Vignes (Old Vines) in Côtes du Rhône, aged between 40 and 50 years, imparting the wine with personality and concentration.

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Terroir
Clay and silicious with limestone shingle sand pebbles on the surface.
Grape varieties
Grenache 80%, Syrah 15%, Mourvèdre 5%.
Winemaking
Destalking, 3 to 4 weeks fermentation, pumping over and releases. Controled temperature at 27 to 32°C
Ageing
6 months in concrete tanks.
Tasting notes
This ruby red coloured wine with purple glints develops red fruits aromas and spicy overtones. In the mouth, this wine is smooth and its supple structure emphasizes aromas. Fruitforward and easy drinking wine showing light spices and silky tannins. A perfect everyday wine.
Tasting advices
To enjoy now or can be kept up to 2 – 3 years. Serve at 14°-16°C
Food pairings
This can be enjoyed now with steak frites, any Mediterranean dishes, pizzas, grilled chicken and cheese.
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Awards

Vintage 2023 : Gold Concours de Lyon // Gold 70M de dégustateurs // 90 pts James Suckling
Vintage 2022 : Gold Concours de Brignoles // Gold medal Gilbert & Gaillard
Vintage 2021 : Gold Lyon, Gold Gilbert & Gaillard
Vintage 2020 : Gold “70 millions de consommateurs” // 89 Pts James Suckling // Gold Gilbert & Gaillard
Vintage 2019 : Gold Féminalises // Gold Gilbert & Gaillard
Vintage 2018 : Gold Paris // 90 Pts Decanter
Vintage 2017 : 90 Pts James Suckling //Gold Brignoles// Gold Gilbert & Gaillard // Bronze Decanter // Bronze IWC
Vintage 2016 : Gold Mâcon // Gold Lyon // Gold Berliner Wein Trophy

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