Domaine Duclaux Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2013
France, Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC
Grenache, Mourvèdre
Description
Deep garnet red colour. A very fruity nose with concentrated red berries, leather and liquorice. Great complexity and strength. Excellent persistence. Good potential for aging. Pairing with red meat, game, stews cooked in a red wine sauce, spicy dishes and cheeses.
Awards
Silver Vinalies Internationales Medal
Silver International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC)
Alcohol
14.0%
Analytical data
dry
Vinification
The grapes are partially destemmed and varieties are pre-blended in concrete vats. Vatting time 3 to 4 weeks.
Vineyard
Soils mainly made up of river sand and rolled pebbles. Terroirs containing alluvial soils, sand and stones in the lower vineyards and clay-and-limestone soils on the slopes.
Maturation
Vat-matured for around 24 months, part of which in oak barrels.
