Chateauneuf du Pape Domaine Saint Paul Organic 2017
Country
France
Region
Southern Rhone
Producer
Domaine St-Paul
Grape(s)
Grenache Noir (75%)
Syrah (25%)
Type
Red
Style
Smooth
Oaked Style
Oaked
Body Style
Full bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Not applicable
Alcohol Content
15%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
Organic
Sustainable
Yes-certified sustainable
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
The Southern Rhone is home to many famous appellations with a great variety of soils and microclimates, though in general sees ideal growing conditions that are warm and dry, with the Mistral wind proving a defining feature. Grenache forms the backbone of southern Rhône blends, including Châteauneuf du Pape, Gigondas and Vacqueyras. With a range of varieties grown, the region sees a range of styles produced from quality red and white wines to the aromatic dessert wine Muscat de Beaumes de Venise.
Producer
This is the family estate of Eli Jeune, the owner of Domaine Grand Tinel. The domaine stretches to some 14 hectares on the rolled pebbles (locally known as `Galets`) of the southern Rhone floodplain. These were deposited when the Rhone was a torrent, bringing fragment of rock down from the Alps.
Tasting Notes
Owned by the Elie Jeune family, this wonderful estate produces traditional wine, and has been a top performer and Robert Parker star in recent vintages. Rich and robust with a deep, dark red colour. The nose is explosive, intense and complex, revealing aromas of liquorice, oregano, sage and luscious red fruits. It is concentrated, rich and unctuous, filling the mouth with intense flavours of cherry, red fruits and has a finish that goes on and on.
Food
Serve with roast beef and venison or Duck casserole.
Media
Wine Spectator awarded 90 points.
