LA SERINE RED
Domaine Chante Cigale - Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Red,Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Syrah 100 %
history
hante Cigale, located within the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, has been owned and operated by the Sabon Favier family for several generations. It covers 50 hectares of vineyards classified in the Châteauneuf-du- Pape appellation. More ten years ago, Christian Favier, the father, released the reins to his son, Alexandre, who has soon become well-known in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. His wines has been lauded by famous journalist like Jancis Robinson , R parker or Steve Danzen...
Vineyard
Single plot , Sand ( lieu-dit : Bois Dauphin)
Age of the vineyard : 70 years old
Winemaking
Harvested by hand -Double sorting ( in the vines and in the cellar).
Maceration for 18 to 24 days with smooth punchdowns and pumping over.
Aging : French oak barral of 228 liters for 18 months -extra fine grain.
Tasting notes
Nose of violet , blackberry with a int of indian ink.The mouth is smooth with velvety tannins. The final is spicy with black fruits notes.
Food pairing
Best served at 61 ° to 65 ° F;
It will be perfect with pigeon with truffles from Ventoux.
Aging potential
15 years.
Grape varieties
Syrah 100 %
Press
Current and upcoming vintage ratings :
202091 James Suckling
Terrisson Wines
195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
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