Extrait White
Domaine Chante Cigale - Châteauneuf-du-Pape
White,Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Roussanne 70% -Grenache blanc 30 %
history
Domaine Chante 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
The estate is located in a very stony part of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape area, where you can find the famous “galets roulés”. A large part of the vineyard is located on the famous plateau de Cabrières, near the Château Montredon. Rolled pebbles (limestone).Pruning in "Cordon de Royat" Vines : 30 years old –Yield : 1.4 T /acre.
Winemaking
Manuel grape harvest .Skin contact for 24 hours before pressing.Alcoholic fermentation in concrete vats. 100 % concrete vats.
6 months of ageing on the lees.
Natural cold stabilization.
Tasting notes
Intense yellow color with golden lights. Strong nose of white peach, very mineral and floral.
Unctuous, dense and mineral on palate.
Food pairing
Grilled prawns and white meat. Serve at 54-56 ° F.
Aging potential
10 years
Grape varieties
Roussanne 70% -Grenache blanc 30 %
Press
Current and upcoming vintage ratings :
202292 Jeb Dunnuck
202195 Decanter
202093 Jeb Dunnuck
201994 Wine Advocate
201993 Wine Spectator
95
2021
Good sense of freshness and acidity, with a point of lemon o the nectarine fruit . The oak is quite forthright, but the freshness and acidity help to bring balance. Remarkable intensity of flavour considering the relatively medium-bodied size. Ends fresh, with juicy , citrusy acidity into the saline , mineral and cleansing finish. Fermented with natural yeastsin demi-muids, then matured in the same barrels for 10 months.
Matt Walls Decanter
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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