Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The ‘new castle of the Pope’ only ever housed one Pope - John XXII, who built it in the early 1300’s - so, of course, it isn’t that new anymore either. But the name of Châteauneuf-du-Pape lives on in the hearty red wine of the southern Rhône valley. Legend and law dictates that Châteauneuf-du-Pape can be made from up to 13 different grape varieties, although the bulk of any cuvée will be Grenache, with Syrah the main blending partner, often with a touch of Mourvèdre; the other ten or so varieties rarely feature much.
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2016 CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE Tradition Domaine Jean Royer
Southern Rhône Rhône France 15.5% Red
Syrah, Grenache
85% Grenache, 5% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre, with 5% Cinsault from La Crau. Deep colour. Both rich and restrained, a subtle dry fruit with a truffly, garrigue element. Wild berries and summer hedgerow....(read more)
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2016 CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE La Dame Voyageuse Domaine de la Mordorée
Southern Rhône Rhône France 15% Red
Grenache
Very Grenache expression; quite rich and full of fine tannins giving a volume and feeling of thickness on the palate. The fruit develops nicely and it never feels heavy. Gorgeous richness and length. A...(read more)
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