Guigal Chateauneuf Du Pape

Description

”Soil type Round pebbles and red clay.Winemaking Traditional winemaking with temperature controlled alcoholic fermentation. 3 weeks maceration in tanks.Ageing 2 years in oak foudres.Tasting Eye Deep dark red. Nose Spices and mature red fruits. Palate Round tannins with powerful complexity. A rich unctuous wine withnotes of mature plums, hazelnuts and red fruits. Overall Very rich wine full of harmony and balance.Press Wine Advocate #203 Score 93 One of the finest Chateauneufs made by Guigal, the 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape is a blend of 85% Grenache and the rest Syrah and Mourvedre. Full-bodied with lots of kirsch, blackberry, raspberry, camphor and licorice, this is a classic example of both Chateauneuf du Pape and Provencal viticulture. It is aged in both tank and foudre for 3-4 years prior to being released. Drink it over the next 20 years. It is amazing that Guigal can consistently produce a wine of this majesty. Robert Parker.Food and wine matching Red meat, game bird and cheese.”- E. Guigal