Composition and terroir:
The appellation Châteauneuf-du-Pape is located in the heart of the vineyards of the Southern Rhône Valley . The terroir is one of the greatest references of French wine. Its floor is made of rolled pebbles, which means the true trademark of Châteauneuf-du-Pape . At Domaine Guigal , the vines are aged on average 50 years, which promotes the renown of this red wine .
Grape variety :
This Rhône wine is made up of Grenache (70%), Mourvèdre (15%) and Syrah (10%).
Visual aspect :
Purple and sustained robe for this Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Olfactory characteristics:
On the nose of this Rhône wine of the Domaine Guigal , one feels notes of red fruits but also peppery notes.
Taste attributes:
The vintage 2012 lets us discover in the mouth a beautiful aromatic complexity, with a lot of depth.
This wine from Maison Guigal is advised to be kept for 10 to 15 years in order to soften the tannins.
