Our non-added sulfites cuvée
Crafted as a Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine with no added sulfites, following a very low-intervention approach, aiming for “the freest and purest expression of Châteauneuf-du-Pape”! An explosion of stewed red fruits. Perfectly balanced, with an endless, opulent, and subtly spiced finish. Decanting is an absolute must!
Our non-added sulfites cuvée.
Nature wine
Tasting notes : This Châteauneuf-du-Pape stands out for its bright, fresh aromas, reminiscent of the harvest. The palate is generously flavorful, offering a wonderfully harmonious balance in a dense, velvety body, wrapped in fine-grained tannins. A gourmet wine to be enjoyed like a treat, purely for pleasure.
Advice from the sommelier : The presence of carbon dioxide from fermentation gives it a slight effervescence upon opening. It should therefore be decanted vigorously.
Serving temperature: 18°C (64°F).
Pairings: Grilled rosemary beef steak, lamb- and olive-stuffed tomatoes…
Grape varieties : 1/3 Grenache 1/3 Syrah 1/3 Mourvèdre
Harvest : 100% hand harvest into small baskets with thorough sorting of the grapes.
Terroir : The vineyards are planted on four types of soils:
Rolled pebbles of the Alpine Diluvium, commonly known as “galets roulés,” providing body and structure
White-pebble Urgonian limestone, essential for achieving a beautiful minerality
Brown soils and safres, contributing finesse and elegance
Winemaking : Careful sorting and blending of the grape varieties before alcoholic fermentation, with punching down of the must. Part of the grapes is destemmed, while another part is kept as whole clusters. Vinification follows a low-intervention, respectful approach, seeking “the free expression of the wine.” No sulfur is used. The wine is aged in stainless steel tanks.
Potential of ageing : 5 to 7 years.
Press :
2022 James Suckling 91/100
2020 The Wine Cellar Insider 92/100
2019 Decanter Wine Magazine (Oct 2020) 93/100
The Wine Cellar Insider (Jan 2022) 92/100
2018 Jancis Robinson (2021) 16/20
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (Oct 2020) 91/100
2016 Guide Bettane & Desseauve (2019) 16/20
Jeb Dunnuck 90/100
2015 Guide Bettane & Desseauve (2018) 15.5/20
The Wine Cellar Insider 90/100
2014 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (Oct 2015) 88-90/100
2012 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (Oct 2013) 92+/100
2010 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (Oct 2012) 94/100
Guide Bettane & Desseauve (2014) 16.5/20
2009 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (Oct 2011) 91+/100
Jancis Robinson (Nov 2010) 16/20
2008 Jancis Robinson (Nov 2009) 14.5/20
2007 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (Oct 2009) 91+/100
2006 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (Oct 2008) 90/100
2005 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (Feb 2007) 93/100
