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.
Châteauneuf-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 Cuvée Impériale 2020 Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils
The Cuvée Impériale of Domaine Usseglio Raymond & Fils is composed mostly of Grenache Noir, with a small addition of ancient vines included in the denomination. The grapes come from old centenary vines planted in 1902, located in the terroirs of Girardette, Faguerol and Le Piallon, on sandy and safre soils facing north.
Winemaking takes place in traditional concrete vats to preserve the purity of the fruit and reflect the expression of the terroir. The grapes are harvested and selected manually.
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View product pageChâteauneuf-du-Pape AOC Les Escondudes 2020 Cellier des Princes
The Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Escondudes by Cellier des Princes is produced mainly from Grenache grapes, in the Bédarrides terroir, characterized by rounded pebbles on a clayey subsoil which helps to give the wine its structure and complexity.
After destemming, fermentation takes place in steel and lasts 20 days at a controlled temperature, completed by daily punching down. The refinement takes place in concrete tanks for 10-12 months in order to further refine the profile of the wine.
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View product pageVin de France Rouge La Genèse 2020 Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils
La Genèse from Domaine Usseglio Raymond & Fils is a wine produced with 100% Grenache Noir, coming from two exceptional terroirs: 50% from sands on the right bank of the Rhône and 50% from a parcel of galets roulés on the left bank.
The winemaking takes place in "Drunk Turtle", a Tuscan clay container that allows controlled oxygenation and natural riddling of the lees, similar to ovoid containers.
The wine has intense aromas of ripe red fruits such as cherry, raspberry and strawberry, with a subtle...
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