“ « Vintage after vintage, the Collection wines have become symbols which perfectly illustrate the family’s ethos of supreme quality. Careful ageing, together with the meticulous attention paid every day by Marcel and Philippe Guigal to the selection and blending processes, bring to the fore the consistency and excellence of the great appellations of the Rhône Valley » ”
Southern Rhône

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red

This pope of the southern Côtes-du-Rhône seduces with its richness and round tannins.
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Soil type

Round pebbles and red clay.

Grape variety

70 % Vieux Grenache, 15 % Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah 5% Others.

Average age of vines

45 years.

Winemaking

Traditional winemaking with temperature controlled alcoholic fermentation. 3 weeks maceration in tanks.

Ageing

2 years in oak foudres.

Average yield

29 Hl/ hectare.

Average annual production

Around 140.000 bottles.

Tasting

Eye : Deep dark red.
Nose : Spices and mature red fruits.
Palate : Round tannins with powerful complexity. A rich unctuous wine with notes of mature plums, hazelnuts and red fruits.
Overall : Very rich wine full of harmony and balance.
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Vintages 2014

The Wine Advocate

Score : (89 - 91)

Still in foudres, the 2014 Chateauneuf du Pape will likely be bottled and released in early 2018, according to Philippe Guigal. It’s a charming version, with pretty cherry aromas and flavors, not as concentrated as either the 2013 or 2015 but still a fine effort for near-term drinking. Joe Czerwinski.

Consumption

A boire/à garder

Serving temperature

16°C to 18°C.

Ageing potential

15 years

Food and wine matching

Red meat, game bird and cheese.

The cooperage

of the domain

Producing

exceptional wines