Domaine de Saint Siffrein Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge (2016)
750mL / Châteauneuf-du-Pape / France
Harmonious and elegant wine with soft tannins, true to its terroir.
Organically certified.
Matured for 1 year in large oak vats.
Grenache Noir: 65%
Cinsault: 5%
Mourvèdre: 15%
Syrah: 15%
Domaine de Saint Siffrein is situated in the area the the North of the main town of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Appellation.
Winemaking:
The grapes are harvested by hand with a selection of the best grapes.
The grapes are partially destemmed, slighty crushed and placed in a fermentation concrete tank.
Long vatting time at controlled temperature from 21 days, with pumping-over and punching of the cap to obtain a reasoned extraction of tannins.
Maturing is done during 12 months on oak casks (45 hl) for 50 % and in tanks for 50%.
Terroir:
The terroir is clavey-chalky with large rounded sun-warmed stones, which diffuse a gentle, providential heat that helps the grapes to mature.
The Vineyard:
For 35 years, we cultivate the vineyard with agriculture in an environmental friendly way.
Technical Details:
Yield: 35 hl/ha.
Serving Tips:
Serve at 16-18° C temperature.
Wine for ageing.
Tasting Notes:
Nose with Peppery notes. Very intense fruitiness in the mouth.
It has aromas of black olive and plum. Full-bodied wine, concentrated with a lush, deep finish. A muscular red!
Food Pairing:
Serve with red meats and game.
Cellaring:
10 to 15 years