« 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 White

A precise and generous wine with notes of white flowers and fruits. It is unctuous on the palate with a lovely freshness.

Soil type

Rocky alluvial Rhone soils (galets) and red clay.

Grape variety

45% Grenache blanc, 25% Roussanne, 15% Clairette, 10% Bourboulenc, 3% Piquepoul, 2% Picardan.

Average age of vines

About 50 years.

Winemaking

Traditional harvest, sorting, and vinification in temperature controlled tanks at around 18°C (64°F)

Ageing

8 months. One quarter in wood (barrel, demi-muids) of which 50% new.

Tasting

Eye : Pale youthful gold, brilliant.
Nose : Expressive nose of white flowers and peach.
Palate : Unctuous mouth, balanced and enhanced by a beautiful freshness.
Overall : Rich, round and elegant wine.

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Vintages 2017

Consumption

A boire

Serving temperature

10°C - 12°C (50°F - 54°F).

Ageing potential

3 to 5 years.

Food and wine matching

Varied starters, fish in salt crust, grilled, in tartare or sashimi and fresh or matured goat cheeses.

The cooperage

of the domain

Producing

exceptional wines