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IGP Vaucluse Principauté d’Orange – Les Armes des Princes

Unique – The IGP Vaucluse Principauté d’Orange is the only IGP in France directly adjacent to a cru – and not just any cru, but Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
With low yields and prestigious terroirs, this wine embodies a centuries-old savoir-faire, passed down through generations. It reflects an exceptional terroir, beautifully crafted by the winegrowers of Cellier des Princes.

Terroir

Clay and silicious. In the surrounding area of Châteauneuf du Pape

Grape varieties

Grenache 70% – Syrah, Caladoc, Carignan 30%

Winemaking

De-stemming, vatting 6 to 10 days in stainless steel tanks with pumping-over. Fermentation temperature 26 to 28° C.

Ageing

9 months in concrete vats, then 3 months in bottle to round out and soften the tannins.

Tasting notes

This deep red coloured wine shows expressive and complex aromas of blackcurrant, Cherry-red with violet highlights. The nose is intense, with cherry and blackcurrant aromas. On the palate, notes of tart red berries. Pleasant to drink young, it has a clean attack on the palate, and is a supple, fruity wine.

Tasting advices

To keep : 2 – 3 years. 14°-16°C

Food pairings

With pizzas, sausages, grilled meats and generally with all types of Mediterranean cuisine. It’s a typical bistro wine, an everyday wine.