Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC Vin di Félibre 2019, Domaine André Mathieu
A true example of a traditional and old-fashioned Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
95 pts - Decanter
Vineyard: Domaine André Mathieu
Grower: Jerome and Andre Mathieu
Age of Vines: 70+ years old
Grapes: 90% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah
Village: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Region: Rhône Valley
Soil: Sandy-clay
Production Methods: Ancestral traditions. Sustainable viticulture. Hand harvested with plot selection. Traditional long maceration. Maturation for 12 months in old barrels.
Special Features: The family has run the domain in natural cultivation way since the 16th century. Vineyard divided into 58 plots, hence a wide range of soils on a quaternary era plateau. Surface area: 1 Hectare
Country: France
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep ruby colour with purple highlights
Nose: Plum and blackcurrant aromas plus the scent of undergrowth
Palate: Elegant, structured, powerful and complex with some red wild berries, plums and anis stars, chocolate and mocha spices flavours
Length/Finish: Long and complex, structured tannins with a well-balanced finish
Alcohol: 15.5%
Sulphites: Low
Bottle Closure: Natural
