Domaine Chante Cigale White
Domaine Chante Cigale - Châteauneuf-du-Pape
White,Châteauneuf-du-Pape
20% Clairette - 20% Roussanne - 20% Bourboulenc -20% Grenache Blanc- 20% Picpoul
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
The estate is located in a very stony part of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape area, where you can find the famous "galets roulés" (rolled pebbles). A large part of the vineyard is on the famous plateau de Cabrières, near to Château Montredon. Rolled pebbles (limestone). Vines : 45 years old - 5 Ha (12 acres) for the white wine - Yield : Average 24Hl/Ha - 1.5T. per acre
Winemaking
Manual grape harvest with selective sorting. Direct pressing .Alcoholic fermentation in stainless-steel vats ( 70 %) and burgundy barrels ( 30 %). No malolactic fermentation in order to maintain a good level of acidity. Ageing on fine lees for 6 months.
Tasting notes
A nose of exotic fruits and white flowers.A full-rounded mouth with finesse and a long mineral finish.
Food pairing
On its own or with shellfish and seafood, and with white meats "à la crème".
Aging potential
10 years.
Grape varieties
20% Clairette - 20% Roussanne - 20% Bourboulenc -20% Grenache Blanc- 20% Picpoul
Press
Current and upcoming vintage ratings :
202394 Wine Enthusiast
202390 VINOUS
202392 Decanter
Previous rating
202292 Jeb Dunnuck
202190 Jeb Dunnuck
202192 Wine Spectator
202092 Wine Spectator
202092 Jeb Dunnuck
202092 Wine Advocate
92
2021
A seductive white, offering an expressive mix of honeycomb, quince, ginger and yellow apple edged in salty mineral, with a note of brioche. The full palate shows nice restraint, with a firming beam of bitter pith and salty minerality. Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Picpoul, Bourboulenc and Clairette.
Wine Spectator
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