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| A tiny (5 acre) domaine in the heart of Chateauneuf. Ancient vines from all 13 varietals, vinified slowly & bottled without filtration. Claude Vidal learned winemaking at the feet of Jacques Reynaud and Henri Bonneau who made the early cuvees. |
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| Chateauneuf-du-Pape |
| The traditional blending is 60% Grenache with famous parcels located on the highest parts of “Grand Pierre” terroir, 10% Syrah near Bois de Boursan, 10% Mourvèdre near the Rhône, and the remaining 10% are the 10 other grapes which are part of the appellation and which bring this unique complexity only found in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Harvest is always strict and manual: Grapes are cut with care and sorted. The wine is then traditionally aged for 18 months en barrels, clarified by many decantations. Ruby robe, nose open on spices, cooked red fruits, oak with evolution notes. In the mouth, this wine is well balanced with both freshness and powerness. It finished on red pepper notes. Drink with filet mignon with pepper cream and generous cheeses. |
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