Les Hauts des Coteaux 2013 - Châteauneuf-du-Pape rouge
Les Hauts des Coteaux is elaborated from a selection of the best parcels of the vineyard, generally situated on high slopes. Only 5 vintages of this wine have been produced over the past 12 years! The 2010 vintage has obtained a gold medal from the International Wine Challenge in London.
- TERROIR : hillsides and pebble stones
- GRAPE VARIETY : Grenache 90 %, Mourvèdre 5 %, Syrah 5 %
- VITICULTURE : Selected parcels, manual harvest – picked and produced only in great vintages.
- VINIFICATION : Grape destemming for 90%, 5-6 weeks maceration period with daily delestage and pumping over. Temperature controlled fermentation between 28°C and 30°C. 70% matured in French oak for 12 months including 1/3 new barrels. After blending, the wine spends 12 months in vat before bottling.
- PRICE TTC FROM FRANCE : 22,50 € (DISTRIBUTION IN THE UK : BIBENDUM-PLB and TESCO.COM )
- TASTING NOTES : Garnet color with amber tints.
Well-ripened, mellow and harmonious aromas. Warm stone mineral notes, red berry jam, licorice and black pepper, Mediterranean herbs.
Ample and strong palate. Very harmonious and long, boasting elegance. - FOOD PAIRING : guinea fowl, saddle of venison with chanterelles, rack of lamb with herbs, picodon or cantal cheese.
Cellier des Princes
Established in 1925, Cellier des Princes (its name dates back to 1962 and refers to the Princes of Orange) is the only producer group in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, one of the major producers. (this cru represents half of its turnover)
Tél. 33 (0)4 90 70 21 44 – www.cellierdesprinces.com