Vin Tradition 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Terroir

Stony, clayey, chalky, with big rolled pebbles.

Grapes varieties

80% Grenache - 5% Syrah - 5% Cinsault - 5% Mourvèdre - 5% Vaccarèse

Harvest

With a selection in the vineyards on the stainless grape bins. The harvest started on the 13th of September 2016 with a perfect ripeness of the grapes. Fine rains on the 14th and 15th of September allowed us to get an utmost and complete ripeness. The fives grapes varieties composing the Tradition 2016 reached a very goog balance in term of phenolic ripeness.

Wine-Making

Traditional during 15 days. Temperature is controlled by thermoregulation.

Ageing

6 to 8 months in a big oak barrel.

Storage

In enameled tanks before going to the oak barrel.

Tasting 

The Tradition 2016 has a beautiful red color. Very rich and with a great fullness, it exhales subtle flavours of liquorice and Provence garrigue. Made with five different grape varieties and well balanced, the Tradition 2016 is a very fresh and voluptuous wine!