Tasting Notes:

La Couronne du Prince Côtes du Rhône has been selected from the best parcels just outside of the Cheateauneuf du Pape area of appellation based on their soil, age and grape varieties with small yields.

This wine is a blend of three classic grape varieties from the Chateauneuf du Pape area: Syrah, Grenache & Mourvèdre.

The Syrah brings the structure, the spices with aromas of violets and a deep ruby colour.

The Grenache brings strengh, fatness and softness.

The Mourvèdre brings tannins and body.

Thanks to the oak barrel aging, the wine is very complex, showing toasted notes of vanilla, grilled spices and liquorice perfume.

La Couronne du Prince Côtes du Rhône is a top Cuvée of Côtes du Rhône is very sophisticated, well balanced and shows a lot of elegance and finesse.

Terroir:

Hillside or mourres clay, silicious and alpine deposits (Round pebbles)

Grape Varieties:

Syrah 50%
Grenache 45%
Mourvèdre 5%

Winemaking:

Total destemming, 4 to 5 weeks days traditional vinification and vatting time in concrete tanks.

Classic pressing in pneumatic press, daily releases and pumping over.

Controlled temperature of 27 to 32°C

Ageing:

12 months in oak barrel (1/3 New Oak)

Awards:

91 Pts Suckling
Gold Medal Feminalise 2020