06/10/11

60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre and 10% Cinsault. The grapes come from various plots in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with a high
proportion of the famous ‘galets roulets’. The fruit was 30% harvested by hand and 70% by machine with an average yield of 30hl/ha.
There was a week-long cool pre-ferment maceration and then a long fermentation lasting 3 weeks. The must was gently pressed, then
aged in oak casks for at least 6 months. Winemaker Thierry Walet. Alc 14.0%, TA 4.7g/l, pH 3.6, RS 2.9g/l. Special Offer: Save 1/3, £20.99
- £13.99 from 07/12/11 to 03/01/12. Waitrose Wine Direct and 263 branches.
IWC 2011 Bronze Medal Winner.

Not a lot on the nose. I remember this being lovely. Sweet and light and not as good as it was in May.

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