Chapoutier - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Croix de Bois - Red - 2019

Wine:

From the eastern sector of the appellation, on Bédarrides, the 2019 Red Châteauneuf-du-Pape Croix de Bois is a concentrated, intense, pure Grenache, with notes of black fruit, blackberry jam and spices. This is a wine that has retained great freshness, smooth, silky tannins and plenty of complexity. We'll enjoy it for a long time to come.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested and de-stemmed, fermentation, selection of free-run juice, then aged for 14 to 16 months in concrete vats.

Organic and Biodynamic wine, certified by Demeter.

Color:

Deep, intense red.

Nose:

Black fruit and blackberry jam aromas underlined by spicy notes.

Palate:

Both fresh and concentrated with ripe fruit, this wine with its smooth, silky tannins delivers a beautifully complex juice with good aging potential.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Leg of lamb with pepper sauce, duck breast, grilled marinated prime rib, tournedos rossini.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2040, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Michel Chapoutier is the undisputed star of the Rhône Valley, with a phenomenal catalog of vintages to his name. An outstanding ambassador and precursor of biodynamic viticulture, driven by a vision of great wine, this instinctive winemaker is recognized worldwide. His wines are absolutely consistent, delivering the most accomplished expressions of their respective terroirs.