Chateauneuf du Pape - Wines - Domaine André Brunel - Les Cailloux
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  • Vinification

    Concrete vat, destemming in totality. Pumping over for 4 weeks

  • Maturing

    Ageing for 18 month in stainless steel tanks

  • When to drink

    These wines may be enjoyed when young to fully appreciate the fresh red fruits brought by the Grenache. But their ageing potential will fully reveal itself after a minimum of 5 years and their peak at around 10 years.

  • Blending

    Grenache (70%), Mourvèdre (20%), Syrah (10%)

  • Average age of the vines

    60 years

  • Yield

    30 hl / h

  • Type of harvest

    Exclusively manual

  • Alcohol content

    14.5 % alc./vol.

Terroir

The cuvée takes its name from the countless rolled pebbles present in the vineyards, which also give the Domaine its name. The vineyard consists of multiple plots, each contributing its own characteristics and imparting incredible complexity to this wine: Bois de la Ville and Serres, whose very poor and highly filtering gravel beds allow for optimal water drainage, resulting in a highly concentrated juice; Farguerol and Cansaud, whose red and blue clays provide extreme aromatic richness; and finally Cabrières and Revès, where chalky limestone brings structure and length on the palate. This meticulous analysis of the terroir has enabled us to determine the most suitable grape variety and the most appropriate vineyard management methods (type of ground cover, pruning, plowing frequency, etc.).

 

Tasting Notes

The year 2022 was a solar year, marked by an early harvest that began as early as August, giving birth to a rich and expressive wine, true to our terroir.

From the very first nose, this vintage reveals generous aromas of ripe and jammy fruits. On the palate, its ample and silky texture is supported by supple and complex tannins. The finish lingers on spicy notes, adding depth to the whole.

Enjoyable today for its brilliance and indulgence, this vintage will gracefully evolve over the years.

 

 

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