CHATEAUNEUF DE PAPE 2006
The winegrower: Philippe Granger
Annual production: 4 500 bottles
Alc. : 14% vol
Available in: 75cl
Grape Variety(ies): 90% Grenache, 5% Syrah, 5% Cinsault
Type of soil: Clayed chalky , stony
Yield: 30 hl/ha
Age of the vine: 80 years
Harvest : Manual and selection of grape
VINIFICATION
Hand‐harvest grapes – strict selection – treading and breeking 90% ‐ malo‐lactic fermentation in concrete vats.
Maturing: 33 months in old casks (trees planed a century ago)
Aging potential: 15+ years
CHARACTERISTICS
Pronounced purple dress, black fruits aromas, Ample, tannins still present. Structured and strong wine. Very promising.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Good Match with: Red Meat ‐ Game (Woodcock ‐ Thrushes) Cheese. To be served at: 16 or 18° C.
AWARDS
• Médaille d’or au concours des vignerons indépendants (GOLD MEDAL)
• Jancis Robinson: 17 /20
• Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar: 91/100
• Robert Parker: 89/100
Winemaker Comments:
“The presence of its tannins, its structure, its aromas can be for a good aging potential.“