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Grenache est issu d’une parcelle de vignes centenaires au sol argilo- sablonneux située sur le lieu-dit "La Crau" et depuis 2017 sur la parcelle "Coudoulet".
Mourvèdres proviennent du quartier "Cristia"
C'est une cuvée hommage sur nos plus belles vieilles vignes en AOP Châteauneuf du Pape.
Viticulture:
Un ébourgeonnage sévère est effectué. Des vendanges en vert sont réalisées. La récolte se fait manuellement avec un double tri rigoureux à la vigne et à la cave.
Vinification:
vendange manuelle et tri au domaine par table vibrante, éraflage et foulage des raisins.
Vinification du Grenache et du Mourvèdre à part.
La macération dure environ 4 semaines, avec des extractions douces pour révéler subtilement tous ses arômes.
La fermentation malolactique en cuviers bois tronconiques ou en demi-muids.
Elevage:
Il se fait en cuviers bois tronconiques et en demi-muids
CONSEILS DE SERVICE:
Autour de 16-18°C. Si possible, pensez à décanter le vin
Wild, dark berries, spicy and meaty complexity, plenty of crushed violets and an earthy edge. This is a young, frisky Châteauneuf, backed by old-vine swagger. The palate has an immensely strong core of essence-like, black-fruit flavors, top-quality tannins and superior depth. Drink in 2020.
96 Points – James Suckling – August 2018
Brought up in new demi-muids, the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes is a blend of 90% Grenache and 10% Mourvèdre (the Mourvèdre is from the Cristia lieu-dit). Unquestionably the greatest vintage of this cuvée ever made, this crazy good 2016 knocks it out of the park with its huge nose of currants, seaweed, incense, garrigue, and chocolate. Just a massive, deep, powerful wine, with sweet tannin and remarkable purity, it’s going to flirt with perfection and keep for 20-25 years. Bravo to the Maret family as well as consultant Philippe Cambie!
(97-99 Points) – Jeb Dunnuck – August 2018
Turning to the darker side of the fruit spectrum, the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Vieilles Vignes veers toward black cherries, cola and spice. It's full-bodied, rich and velvety, but it takes a different tack than the more open and charming Les Hautes Brusquières bottling. It should drink well for close to two decades. They're the twins you might've fantasized about, one bright and bubbly, the other brooding and mysterious. And you can have both.
(96-98 Points) - Joe Czerwinski – The Wine Advocate – August 2018
Dark, winey and alluring, this delivers an intense beam of fig, boysenberry and blackberry paste flavors, inlaid with licorice snap, singed spice and warm fruitcake notes. The long finish is well-structured, letting the fruit play out against a graphite backdrop. Should age nicely. Best from 2022 through 2037. 250 cases made, 67 cases imported
95 Points - Wine Spectator - November 2019