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1999 Chapoutier La Bernardine Chateauneuf du Pape

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone,

$54. 99

Bottle

$659.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Notes sourced from M. Chapoutier

GRAPE VARIETY
100% Grenache. 13 grapes varieties are recognized for Châteauneuf du Pape. Ours is made with a single grape variety.

SOIL
Quaternary terrace, with a surface of rolled stones coming from the former bed of the Rhône.

HARVEST
The grapes are carefully selected during the harvest ; this selection is compulsory for the wine to be given the Appellation.

VINIFICATION
In vats made of concrete covered with epoxy resin, because Grenache is very sensitive to oxidation. The grapes are 100% de-stemmed before being placed in vats. Fermentation lasts from 15 days to 3 weeks at a temperature not exceeding 32°C.

MATURING
In oak barrels and vats for 12 to 15 months.

TASTING
Colour : Deep purple.
Nose : Complex and subtle, blackcurrant, plum, followed by roasted coffee, cinnamon, cherry, morello cherry and liquorice.
Palate :Spicy aromas developing into animal scents.