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Chateauneuf du Pape 2017 - Lucile Avril - Domaine Durieu
From the estate
92/100 Parker
When to drink this wine : 2019 - 2027
Tasting notes: "Mainly composed of old-vine Grenache, with a hint of Mourvèdre and Syrah, Châteauneuf du Pape Lucile Avril 2017 displays the cherry and stone fruit notes of ripe Grenache. It's full-bodied and supple, even a little creamy on the palate, and finishes long and sumptuous. It should drink well for at least 7-8 years.
VARIETIES :
- 85% 90-YEAR-OLD GRENACHE
- 10% MOURVÈDRE OF 60 YEARS OLD
- 5% SYRAH
- 6 Hectares
CROP AND SOIL:
- Traditional culture
- Terroir : Plateau de Farguerol, Rolled pebbles
- Manual harvesting without destemming
TECHNICAL DATA :
- Vinification of separate grape varieties
- Concrete winery
- No yeasting
- Maximum temperature: 30° refrigeration by flags
- Reassembly: 2 per day
- Duration of maceration: 30 days
- Ageing: Concrete vat for 18 months. Syrahs in new barrels for 12 months.
- Bottling : Without fining and light filtration at bottling.
TASTING NOTES :
This cuvée is a selection of the best plots of old Grenache de Châteauneuf du Pape from Domaine Durieu. These wines present at the same time fullness, suppleness, tannic structure, complexity, power and length on the palate. A few years of cellaring will enable it to obtain more roundness and a more elegant, full-bodied taste. depth.
Data sheet
| Note | Between 91 and 94 |
|---|---|
| PR rating | 92/100 |
| Partner Areas | Yes |
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| Region | Rhône |
| Maturity | To keep |
| Areas of Rhône | Domaine Durieu |
| Prix | From 30 to 50 € |
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