CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE ROUGE "LA COUR DES PAPES" - LES GRANDES SERRES - Grandes Serres
Terroir
Southern Rhône Valley own-appellation wine (cru)
Grape varieties: Grenache (60%), Syrah (20%) and Mourvèdre (15%)
Selected from parcels in the appellation's four main terroirs - red sandstone, sand, limestone and rolled drift pebbles
Vinification
Grapes hand-picked and sorted in the field
Traditional vinification by grape variety, according to ripeness
Ageing
Matured in barrels having previously contained one or two wines
Medium-toast French oak
Maturation in unlabelled bottles
Colour
A very appealing, intense, deep and brilliant red in colour
Nose
Complex nose reminiscent of red fruit, leather, liquorice and spices
Palate
Clean, mouth-filling and immediately unctuous impact
Presence of soft tannins
A lingering, aromatic finish
Wines & Food Pairing
Best served at 16°-18° C (61°-64°F)
A perfect match with red meat, game served in sauce and ripened cheese
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