Introducing the Saint-Préfert estate

Are you a big fan of Châteauneuf-du-Pâpe ? Or would you like to discover fine wines of this appellation whose qualities you've heard so much about! This article is for you. Today, the Comptoir des Millésimes has decided to present a prestigious Rhône wine estate the Saint-Préfert estate.

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First things first

Located at the very bottom of the village of Châteauneuf-du-Papein the "Small greenhousesthe Saint-Préfert estate gives birth to great modern, seductive and refined wines. The adventure began in the 1920s, with a great man, a pharmacist in Avignon, wine connoisseur and enthusiast, Mr Fernand Serré. He realized that one of the neighborhoods in Châteauneuf-du-Pape was named "le Quartier des Serres". He decided to buy around 80 hectares of vines to the south of the village. It was one of his dreams to one day become a winemaker, and he threw himself passionately into the profession. He decided to build his own cellar and house in the middle of the vineyard. He went on to acquire the skills of a winemaker, including winemaking techniques, temperature management, fermentation and yeast. Fernand Serre was one of the emblems of theAOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The estate was one of the first to market its wines directly in bottles in 1930. His son Camille and his daughter-in-law Suzanne, after providing them with a solid training, took over the Saint-Préfert estate.

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Today, with Isabel Ferrando

The second part, the great success of the estate, was the takeover by Isabel FerrandoA banker in the past, she also decided to embark on a winegrowing adventure. She acquired her winemaking know-how while working in the wine industry. domaine Raspail-Ay (Gigondas). She bought 13 hectares of the original estate and went from strength to strength. Her professional touch has enabled the estate to produce seductive, silky, delicate wines with great consistency. The price of his wines has risen steadily since the first vintage in 2003. In 2004, 2 hectares were added to the domaine, under his name, on sandy terroirs, Domaine Colombis. In 2009, she acquired a further 1.5 hectares: "Cristia". Today, Isabel Ferrando manages the estate with passion and authentic know-how, always with a love of vines and wine. Today, the estate covers 28 hectares, with 26.5 hectares in red and 1.5 in white.

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The great vintages of Domaine Saint-Préfert

 

Saint-Préfert Châteauneuf-du-Pape "Charles Giraud Collection

Located on the Greenhouse district made up of rolled pebbles and gravel, as well as on the Cristia district with its saffron and sand, this cuvée is one of the estate's most prestigious. We use 60% of Grenache (80-year-old vines), 35 % of Mourvèdre and 5% of Syrah (65-year-old vines). The wine is aged for 18 months. During vinification, the grapes are not destemmed. You'll notice the suppleness of this cuvée, as well as its great fruitiness. La Charles Giraud Collection is a great wine for laying down that can be enjoyed after 10 years in the cellar. It will develop over 20 to 25 years, or even longer, depending on the vintage.

 

 

Saint-Préfert Châteauneuf-du-Pape "Auguste Favier Reserve

This wine is made from Greenhouse district as well. There are 82% of Grenache, 10% of Vieux Cinsault and 8% of Syrah. No destemming and 18 months of ageing as well. An elegant, spicy profile for this grand vin du Southern Rhône. It will also be more conducive to tasting in its younger years than the Charles Giraud CollectionBut it's also a great wine for laying down that you can leave to develop in the cellar for 2 decades or more, depending on the vintage.

 

 

Saint-Préfert Châteauneuf-du-Pape "Cuvée Classique

Visit cuvée classique is also produced from Greenhouse district 80% Grenache, 10% Sincault, 5% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre, without destemming and aged for 15 months. For a classic cuvée, this is an excellent Châteauneuf-du-Pape with good concentration and depth. This is an elegant wine, which reveals all its purity and finesse when tasted.

 

 

Saint-Préfert Châteauneuf-du-Pape "Cuvée Classique Blanc

Visit cuvée classique white is also produced on the Greenhouse district. It is composed of 80% Clairette and 20% Roussanne. Superb golden reflections, notes of pear and acacia, not forgetting white peach. A fresh cuvée for the greatest pleasure of wine lovers. Rhône white wines.

 

 

Saint-Préfert Châteauneuf-du-Pape "Cuvée Spéciale Vieilles Clairettes White

Visit cuvée Vieilles Vignes Clairettes White is produced from Greenhouse districtrenowned for being one of the sunniest in the appellation. The vines are not watered, the cultivation is meticulous and respects the environment. This cuvée is made from 100% Clairette grapes, and the vines are between 80 and 100 years old! One of the estate's exceptional cuvées, it offers superb sap and incredible fullness, not to mention complexity. You'll need to wait at least 2 years before tasting it, but it will develop over at least a decade.

 

 

Domaine Isabel Ferrando Châteauneuf-du-Pape "Colombis

A legendary wine than created here Isabel Ferrando. Produced from Colombis district, Quartier les Roues and the Quartier le Cristia100% of Grenache from 60-year-old vines, offering roundness on the palate. A wine for gourmets that will amaze you with its complexity and multiple aromas! A superb opaque dark red color. This is a great wine which will keep for at least 20 years, or even longer depending on the vintage.

 

 

Isabel Ferrando visits Comptoir des Millésimes

Many thanks to Isabel Ferrando who came on site and treated us to a superb tasting of all his wines. From Châteauneuf-du-Pape These fresh, subtle wines have become a benchmark for the appellation in just a few years.

Direct sales of Saint-Préfert

We are currently working with the estate, so we can offer you authentic bottles of Saint-Préfert estatepreserved bottles and best price. Find all the sSaint-Préfert election direct from the producer on the site!

Find out more: Interview with Isabel Ferrando