Grenache
The Grenache grape is widely present in southern France, where it came from neighboring Spain. It is a very common variety in the Mediterranean area and one of the most widespread in the world. In France, it expresses itself particularly well in the lower Rhône area, in particular in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where with small additions of mourvedre, syrah, cinsault and other local grapes, it gives reds of extreme finesse and class, especially if grown on the typical soils by galets roulés. Other interesting Grenache-based wines are those produced in the nearby Gigondas and Vaqueyras appellations. Vinified in purity it expresses rather alcoholic wines, with aromas of red fruit, dense tannins and balanced freshness.
Gigondas AOC Rouge 2021 E. Guigal
Gigondas Rouge by E. Guigal is a robust and generous wine, characterized by power and structured tannins. This wine is the result of careful selection and assembly carried out by Marcel and Philippe Guigal, representing one of the excellences in the terroir of the southern Rhône Valley.
Produced with a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre from approximately 40-year-old vineyards located on ancient alluvial, red clay and sometimes stony soils on the hills. The winemaking uses traditional methods...
View product pageChâteauneuf-du-Pape AOC Rouge 2020 E. Guigal
The Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge by E. Guigal is a prestigious wine from the southern Rhône Valley, appreciated for the richness and roundness of its tannins, the result of careful selection and assembly by Marcel and Philippe Guigal.
It consists of a blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah and other red grape varieties from approximately 50-year-old vineyards located on soils of galets roulés (pebbles from the Rhone Valley) and red clays. Winemaking follows traditional methods, with controlled fermenta...
View product pageChâteauneuf-du-Pape AOC 2023 Cellier des Princes
The Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Cellier des Princes originates from the pebbly and sandy soils of the village of Courthezon, located in the north-east of the homonymous appellation.
It is mostly obtained from Grenache grapes, with small additions of Mourvèdre and Syrah, harvested at the perfect degree of ripeness. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 28-30 ° C, with maceration of 28-35 days. The wine ages in concrete tanks for 8-12 months without any ageing in wood, so as to allow t...
View product pageChâteauneuf-du-Pape AOC Cuvée Sainte Vierge 2022 Cellier des Princes
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Hauts des Coteaux is a wine from the Rhone Valley. The vineyards are located in elevated positions on rounded pebble soil, mainly in Courthezon, Bedarrides and Sorgues. The grapes, a blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah, come from vines over 60 years old.
The harvest is carried out manually once the correct level of ripeness has been reached. Fermentation takes place for 25 days at a controlled temperature, followed by 12 months of aging in oak barriques, a third of which ar...
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