Vin Vieilles Vignes 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Terroir

Clayey, chalky with big pebble stones, sandy for some plots. 

Grapes Varieties

60% Grenache - 30% Mourvèdre - 10% Syrah

Average age of the vines

80 years, some plots are even an hundred years old.

Harvest

Manuel, with a selection in the vineyard in the stainless grape bin. The harvest started on the 20th September 2016. Right from seeing the very first free run wines, we noticed beautifully intense and deep colors.

Wine-Making

Traditional during 15 days, using thermoregulation for a good control of the temperatures.

Ageing

8 to 12 months in a big oak barrels.

Tasting

To the eye, a wonferful intense and deep color. The Grenache exhales notes f raspberry, black fruits and a lot of spices. In the mouth, our Vieilles Vignes 2016 gives a rich and full tasting with a velvety and subtle delicacy and a great freshness.