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97/100 James Suckling
Tasted by J.S in 2023: ‘Fabulous nose of red fruit, summer flowers and liquorice. The very complex interplay between the very fine tannins and the richness reminds me of the grand crus of Burgundy, but this wine has a southern personality. Great velvety finish that goes on and on. It just won't stop on the palate. 80% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre and 10% Cinsault. Made from Demeter-certified biodynamically-grown grapes. Drink from 2025.
When to drink this wine: 2025 - 2040+.
- Geographical location : The plot is located exclusively in the area known as Le Pied de Baud, to the north of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, on the slopes of the Brusquières plateau. Bordered by woods, the vines enjoy views of a hundred-year-old oak tree and an old well.
- Surface area: 1 hectare.
- Geology: Predominantly sandy-clay soil, with a high proportion of clay. The slope is covered with rolled pebbles from an ancient terrace, embedded in a limestone matrix from the Safres.
- Farming: Organic (Ecocert certified) and biodynamic (Demeter certified).
- Grape varieties: A blend of Grenache (80%), Mourvèdre (15%) and Cinsault (10%) on mixed vines.
- Age of vines: 90 years on average.
- Harvesting and vinification: Hand-picked in crates, with double sorting (in the vineyard and on a sorting table). Partial destemming depending on the vintage and plot. Gravity vatting to preserve the integrity of the grapes. Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats for 20 to 30 days, with twice-daily pumping over and punching down of the cap adjusted according to tasting. Pressing in a pneumatic press, malolactic fermentation in vats, then clarification in the cellar over winter. The wine is matured in the spring.
- Ageing: 18 months in 36 hectolitre Stockinger oak tuns and 8 hectolitre terracotta jars. Bottled without fining or filtration.
- Personality: These wines are characterised by a balance between spicy flavours, a powerful structure and a fleshy texture.
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Data sheet
| Note | More than 97 |
|---|---|
| Note JS | 97/100 |
| Partner Areas | Yes |
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
| Region | Rhône |
| Areas of Rhône | Santa Duc |
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