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Domaine Chante Cigale - Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Red,Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Grenache 100%
history
Domaine Chante Cigale, established in 1874 by Hyppolite Jourdan, is a historic family-owned estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Initially named "Clos Chante Cigale," it was renamed in 1936 when Châteauneuf-du-Pape became France's first AOC. Today, under the leadership of Alexandre Favier, the estate spans over 40 hectares across 45 parcels within the appellation. This diversity of soils and grape varieties enables the production of unique wines. Favier and his team oversee each step of the winemaking process, ensuring the preservation of the estate's spirit and tradition.
Vineyard
Terroir : Sand ( lieu-dit : Pignan) Vines : 40 years old.
Winemaking
Infusion for 18/21 days, with pumping over and smooth crushing. Aging: 12 months in « Foudre », French oak
Tasting notes
Intense nose of red fruit, crushed strawberries, with some floral touches, the first mouth is juicy and delicate. The very fine tannins are lengthening the salty and fresh finish.
Food pairing
Aging potential
15 years
Grape varieties
Grenache 100%
Press
Current and upcoming vintage ratings :
202292-94 Jeb Dunnuck
202292-94 VINOUS
202292 Wine Spectator
202192 WINE CELLAR INSIDER
202192 Decanter
Previous rating
202093 Jeb Dunnuck
202095 Decanter
202093 Jeb Dunnuck
202092 WINE CELLAR INSIDER
202092 Wine Advocate
93
2020
The 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Extrait is based on an interesting split of 60% Mourvedre and 40% Grenache that comes from very old vines and the pebbly soils of the Piedlong lieu-dit. It spent two years in old barrels. Ripe black and blue fruits, liquid smoke, graphite, and spring flower notes define the nose, and it’s medium to full-bodied, concentrated, and backward, with building tannins and some obvious oak. It needs a solid 2-4 years of bottle age and should evolve for at least 10-15 years.
Jeb Dunnuck
Terrisson Wines
195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
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