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Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc 2018 Cuvée Tradition- Bosquet des Papes
BOSQUET DES PAPES LA CUVÉE TRADITION BLANC
Production
3,500 to 4,000 bottles a year.
Terroir / Average age of the vineyard
- Clayey limestone soil with rolled pebbles that accumulate heat during the day and release it to the vines at night.
- Average age of the vines: 35 to 45 years.
Grape varieties
- 45% Clairette
- 35 % Grenache Blanc
20 % Bourboulenc
Vinification / Maturing
- Slight pellicular maceration in full-grape picking.
- Cold wine making (16°C to 20°C)
- 80 % are wines in stainless steel vats and 20 % in new demi-muids.
- Ageing: 6 to 8 months with regular lees stirrings.
Tasting
A nice pale colour with shiny highlights. This white Chateauneuf-du-Pape develops a magnificent aromatic nose. This wine is rich and sweeping in mouth.
Accompaniment
Served fresh (8°C to 10°C), this white Chateauneuf-du-Pape can be drunk in its early years or kept for 6 to 8 years. Ideal as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to savoury tarts, grilled fish or in light sauce.
TASTING OF THE 2018 VINTAGE BY THE WINE ADVOCATE
"The Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc 2018 is full-bodied and plush, with fruit that consists of tangerines, limes and white peaches. Big up front, it gradually narrows to a tight, crisp finish." Joe Czerwinski, August 2019
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Data sheet
| Note | Between 91 and 94 |
|---|---|
| PR rating | 91/100 |
| Partner Areas | Yes |
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Dry white |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| Region | Rhône |
| Areas of Rhône | Bosquet des Papes |
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