Pierre Amadieu Chateauneuf-Du-Pape 'La Paillousse' Rouge

CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE HISTORY

The vineyard of Chateauneuf du Pape was probably founded by Romans. The name Castrum Novum (which means New Castle in Latin) was first used in 1157 because of the castle that was just build. During the 12th century, the first vines appeared and the first wines’ references are dated 1321 during the stay of the Popes in Avignon. The first rule concerning vine growing in Chateauneuf du Pape is dated 1727. In 1922, the vintner’s Union decided to accept certain rules concerning the area of production, the production of grapes, the alcoholic percentage, the harvest, the tasting control of wines, Rosé was then banned.. These rules are the base of the nowadays regulation for the Controlled Appellation which was given to Chateauneuf in 1936.

RED CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE

Main production of the famous AOC, the red wine of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the true flagship of the wines of the Rhône Valley. Known throughout the world for its famous terroirs of rolled pebbles, it produces wines with intense colours and powerful, fine and complex aromas. The rich aromas of ripe fruit, truffle, mushroom and undergrowth dominate; they are accompanied by spicy and wild notes of the Provençal garrigue.

TERROIR

This wine is produced from an exceptional terroir of sand and clay, covered with large flat pebbles, where the vines benefit et night from the heat that these have soaked up during the day.

WINEMAKING

Grenache and Syrah are hand picked. The wine is made following the methods traditionally used for this famous appellation and is aged for 12 months in oak foudres and barrels.

TASTING NOTE

With a deep purple colour, it has delicate red fruit and fig aromas on the nose. On the palate enjoy its weight, and the powerful yet smooth black fruit and liquorice flavours with notes of mint and “garrigue” or wild herbs.