Domaine de SAINT SIFFREIN
CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE Blanc
Original blend of the 6 white grapes of the Appellation : Grenache, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Roussanne, PIquepoul and Picardan.
Organic certified.
Organic certified.
Presentation
The vintage
2018
Location
The Domaine is situated in the area of the CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE Appellation.
Terroir
The terroir is clavey-chalky with large rounded sun-warmed stones, which diffuse a gentle, provenditial heat that helps the grapes to mature.
In the vineyard
For 40 years, we cultivate the vineyard with agriculture in an environmental friendly way. The yield is low : 35 hl/ha. The grapes are harvested by hand in the morning at fresh temperature with a selection of the best grapes.
Winemaking
The grapes are directly pressed to extract their juice at low pressure. The juice is then fermented at a controlled temperature to extract the grape aromas. We do add no sulfites during the vinification. 40% is vinified in barriques of 400 liters.
Ageing
It’s then preserved in fine lees in suspension. Maturing during 10 months.
Malo-lactic fermentation is done (it brings more aromatic expression).
Malo-lactic fermentation is done (it brings more aromatic expression).
Varietals
Grenache blanc : 35%
Clairette : 30%
Bourboulenc : 15%
Roussanne : 15%
Picardan : 2,50%
Piquepoul : 2,50%
Clairette : 30%
Bourboulenc : 15%
Roussanne : 15%
Picardan : 2,50%
Piquepoul : 2,50%
Advice
Serving
To taste now at a temperature 12°C.
Ageing potential
5 years
Tasting
Aromas of white flowers (acacia and lime flower).
Surprising richness in the mouth with aromas of vanilla. Great length.
Surprising richness in the mouth with aromas of vanilla. Great length.
Food pairings
It works particularly well as an aperitif, with selfish or with grilled fish.
After 2020, you could taste it with white meats.
After 2020, you could taste it with white meats.
Reviews
"October 2021:
Bruised apple with the creamy edge of oak. A little too much sweetness from the oak on the palate, the fruit a little light and left behind. Oak again on the finish but there is some freshness. Drink 2023 - 2026
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Jancis Robinson, James Lawther MW
CONCOURS DE LA SAINT MARC
