Château Fargueirol - Châteauneuf du pape tradition rouge 2021 0.75l

S I T U A T I O N

The appellation area is located on the left bank of the Rhône, between Orange and Avignon, in Châteauneuf du Pape at the highest point north of the appellation, on the plateau of Fargueirol.

S O L S

The terroir is characterized by large rolled pebbles that store the heat of the generous sun of Provence during the day and release it at night. The height of the pebbles is 2 meters; underneath, there is a bank of clay where the roots of the vine draw their water needs: an exceptional terroir.

GRAPE VARIETIES:

70% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 5% Cinsault

C L I M A T

Mediterranean type with particularly hot summers. The Mistral wind blows away the humidity, thus ensuring favorable conditions for the cultivation of the vine.

V E N D A N G E

Plot selection on 12 hectares. It is necessarily manual at optimal maturity, allowing a selective sorting of the harvest. We attach a lot of importance to this point, which is qualitatively essential.

V I N I F I C A T I O N A N D E V A G E

Complete de-stemming before being vinified in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks. Vinification and vatting for a minimum of 21 days in vats with temperature control, delestage and daily pumping over and stirring of the lees. Aged for 9 months in oak barrels and half-full tanks. Light filtration before bottling

C O N S U M M A T I O N

Our red Châteauneuf wines can be appreciated from the second year with a dominant of red fruits. They reach their fullness between the 5th and 8th year, but they can be kept for 10 years or more depending on the vintage and storage conditions.