Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée
The famous Châteauneuf-du-Pape galet stones that have become so influential to the terroir were swept down from the Alps by the Rhône River during the Ice Age.
Tasting Notes
Dominant aromas of red and black fruit are enhanced by a touch of oak from barrel-aged Syrah, hints of leather and earth. Fruit flavors fill the mouth, complemented by harmonious tannins.
Vineyards
The grapes for this cuvée are sourced from a number of growers with longstanding relationships with the Brunel family, all of which represent a variety of unique terroirs. Vineyards planted on filtered gravel beds produce concentrated grapes, while clay soil adds a rich, aromatic quality, and chalky limestone brings structure and a long finish to the wine. The vines are farmed without the use of pesticides or herbicides and the soil is worked by tractor. The growers use grass coverage to limit the yields.
Winemaking
The grapes saw a three-week maceration period with daily pump-overs. The wine was then aged in a combination of stainless steel and concrete. It was aged in the bottle for a minimum of three months prior to release.
Technical Information
- Vintage:
- 2022
- Alcohol:
- 14.5%
- Region:
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley
- PH:
- 3.76
- Varietals:
- 70% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre
- TA:
- 2.81G/L
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André Brunel
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée 2022
