Vintage 2008

The 2008 vintage faced a rainy spring in all French vineyards and Chateauneuf du Pape did not escape it.

There was significant coulure and some mildew attacks were seen. The vegetative cycle has been slowed down compared with previous years and the quantities finally obtained have fallen sharply but it was of good quality. The climatic conditions during the harvest period were favourable, alternating Mistral strong wind and cool temperatures despite some stormy episodes. The winegrowers were thus able to wait for the best possible ripeness on the Mourvèdres and Grenaches, which did not occur until the last days of September.

The white Chateauneuf du Pape pinnes vintage 2008 displayed aromas of white flowers and fruits with some freshness. Able to be aged very long time, they now have notes of candied quince and honey, with an elegant finish on dried fruits. To be paired with beautiful matured cheeses.

Les vins de Chateauneuf du Pape rouges millésime 2008 se caractérisaient par la franchise des arômes de fruits frais et d’épices (poivre gris, anis, réglisse…) et suffisamment de gourmandise, associée à des tanins souples et fondus. Arrivés à pleine maturité sur des arômes de fruits très confiturés et de cuir patiné, la robe grenat offre de beaux reflets mordorés et la bouche et la finale sont toutes en douceur et en élégance sur les fruits à l’eau de vie. Ce millésime rouge 2008 accompagnera des plats de viandes rouges ou même blanches mijotés tout en douceur ou un plateaux de fromages affinés.

The red wines of Chateauneuf du Pape vintage 2008 were characterized by aromas of fresh fruit and spices (grey pepper, anise, liquorice...) and  associated with light and smooth  tannins. Fully matured it diplays  aromas of jammed fruit and patinated leather, the garnet color offers beautiful towny reflections and the palate and the finish are all smooth and elegant on fruit with brandy. This 2008 red vintage will pair dishes of red or even white meats cooked very gently or a plate of aged cheeses.