Winery: Domaine du Galet des Papes
Region: Southern Rhône
Locale: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Appellation: AOC

In a few words: Fruit- and mineral-driven, fresh aperitif wine. Vibrant & textural.

Site: Chalky and clayey for the white Grenache and Roussanne, sandy for the Clairette. Hand harvested.

Grapes: 60% Grenache Blanc, 20% Clairette, 20% Roussanne

Fermentation and Aging: Lightly pressed, then fermented spontaneously with temperature control in concrete tanks. Aged 6 months on its lees in concrete & stainless. Lightly filtered, with sulfites added only if necessary before bottling.  

Notes: Serve as an aperitif or pair with goat cheese, seafood, fresh fish, veal stew, mushrooms and truffles.