Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge "Boisrenard"

Beaurenard_Boisrenard-CDP_Rouge_label.jpgWinery: Beaurenard
Region:
Rhone - Sud (Southern Rhone)
Locale:
Chateauneuf du Pape, France
Appellation:  Chateauneuf du Pape
Designation: AOC

Site: A selection from about 10 Hectares including several large parcels - “Cabrieres” is an 8 Ha vineyard with approximately 4 Ha planted in 1918; “La Coteaux de l’Ange,” with primarily 60-100 year old vines. These old vineyards were co-planted with about 20% white varietals. Stony clay soils, with calcarious soils 12 cm below. Yields are extremely low, averaging 15 to 20 HL/Ha. As always, farming is strictly organic and biodynamic.

Grapes: Here we have the true “Symphonie des 13 cépages”, with Grenache dominating. Grapes are picked when fully mature and meticulously sorted by hand to further enhance concentration.

Fermentation and Aging: Spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts in open-topped fermentors. Punch downs daily; maceration lasting up to 30 days. Rests 18 months in barriques, about 20% new.

Notes: The first vintage of Boisrenard was 1990 and this cuvée has attracted much international acclaim. Deep and bright purple color with ruby highlights. Deep and sophisticated nose, balanced by the elegance of rose and violet notes. The mouth is complex with wild red fruits. Smooth and coated tannins, with a long finish. The wine will age gracefully in cellar for decades. 

 

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