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MAISON LAVAU CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE
$39.99
TASTING NOTES :
Complex nose of plums and black cherries with a hint of
cocoa and cloves.
Full and well-balanced on the palate, showing extreme
fnesse and remarkable length.
This wine pairs well with…
Wine Information
| Region | RHONE VALLEY | pH | ||
| Vintage | 2020 | Residual Sugar | ||
| Grape | Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre | Cellar Potential | ||
| Country | France | Unit Size | 750ml | |
| Alcohol Percentage | Varietal Composition | Grenache noir (50 %) Syrah (40 %) Mourvedre (10%) | ||
| Appellation | Color | |||
| Nose | ||||
| Palate | ||||
LOCATION : This wine comes from parcels located to the
north of the prestigious Châteauneuf du Pape appellation.
VINEYARDS AND TERROIR VINEYARDS AND TERROIR :
The old plots of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre are
planted on sandy terrain, imparting the characteristic
fnesse and elegance of this terroir.
GRAPE VARIETIES : Grenache noir (50 %) Syrah (40 %)
Mourvèdre (10 %)
PRODUCTION :
The grapes are entirely de-stemmed and placed in temperature-controlled vats to macerate for around 30 days
with two rack-and-return operations at the start of fermentation, followed by two pumping-over operations per
day. 50 % of the wine is aged in vat, and 50 % in 450L
barrels previously used for 1 or 2 vintages, for a period
of 12 months, before being blended with the vat-aged
wine.
TASTING NOTES :
Complex nose of plums and black cherries with a hint of
cocoa and cloves.
Full and well-balanced on the palate, showing extreme
fnesse and remarkable length.
PAIRINGS SERVING AND FOOD PAIRINGS :
Serve at 17-18 °C to allow the wine to express its full
complexity. Decant one hour before serving.
This Châteauneuf will pair nicely with duck in green pepper, guinea fowl or pheasant, and will be at home with
any festive fare.
| Weight | 2.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 3 × 3 × 12 in |
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