Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Cailloux Cuvée Centenaire
In 1989 Lucien and André Brunel created a single- vineyard cuvée to celebrate 100 years of planting. Now, Cuvée Centenaire is only produced during exceptional vintages.
Tasting Notes
The nose is rich and expressive, mixing leather and forest floor with blackcurrant and blackberry. These complex aromas, usually reserved for wine that has aged for a long period of time, are already present. The tannins are mellow, with a roundness in the mouth and an impressively long finish.
Vineyards
Vines as old as 125 years are planted in clay-rich soil. This blue clay gives the wine its mineral properties and the vineyards’ position guarantees perfect sunshine. The Mistral winds often blowing over the vineyards contribute to the concentration of sugar and aromas in this extraordinary wine.
Technical Information
- Vintage:
- 2022
- Region:
- Rhône Valley
- Varietals:
- 90% Grenache, 10% Syrah
