Les Cailloux 2020, Châteauneuf-du-Pape red AOC, André Brunel

Name: Les Cailloux 2020, Châteauneuf-du-Pape red AOC, André Brunel
Brand: L'Esprit du vin
SKU: 930620
Price: 39.00 CHF
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CHF 39.00

Description

This Châteauneuf-du-Pape red, Les Cailloux, takes its name from the countless rounded pebbles found in the vineyards, which also gave the estate its name. The 2019 vintage, from a very fine harvest of perfectly healthy grapes with excellent ripeness and a beautiful balance between acidity and alcohol, belongs alongside the great vintages of the appellation, such as 2010 and 2016. It develops intense aromas of red fruit and a subtle hint of oak. On the palate, the fruit reappears alongside more complex aromas of garrigue, white pepper, and orange peel. The tannins are smooth and elegant. It can be enjoyed young; however, it is with age that it will reveal its full potential. Jeb Dunnuck 92-94/100

Food and wine pairings

A beef fillet, a saddle of lamb stuffed with herbs or a duck breast cooked at low temperature will all be dishes that will highlight this excellent vintage.

Les Cailloux 2020, Châteauneuf-du-Pape red AOC, André Brunel

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Viticulture

The vineyard, comprised of numerous plots, each contributing its own unique characteristics, lends this wine its incredible complexity. Meticulous terroir analysis has allowed for the selection of the most suitable grape varieties and the most appropriate vine-growing methods. The average age of the vines is 60 years. The harvest is exclusively manual.

Winemaking

100% destemming for all grape varieties. Racking and pumping over for 5 weeks, then aging for 18 months in 1- to 2-year-old barrels for the Syrahs and aging in concrete tanks for 18 months for the other grape varieties. A final blending takes place over 6 months before bottling.

Domaine André Brunel

The Brunel family's winemaking activity is documented since the 17th century. In 1954, Lucien Brunel established Domaine Les Cailloux. It experienced rapid growth from 1971 onwards under the leadership of André Brunel. He was notably one of the first in Châteauneuf-du-Pape to practice cover cropping and adopt a non-chemical approach to viticulture. In 2012, his son, Fabrice Brunel, joined him to continue the family tradition. The estate comprises 21 hectares in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, including 2 hectares of white grape varieties, spread across approximately ten different vineyard areas.

Southern Rhône Valley

It is one of France's major wine regions, renowned for its many iconic appellations. Stretching along the Rhône River between Vienne and Avignon, it is divided into two distinct parts: the north and the south. The latter is a vast mosaic where the AOCs (Appellations d'Origine Contrôlée) give pride of place to Grenache Noir, primarily blended with Syrah and Mourvèdre. White wines are represented notably by Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, and Roussanne.

In the south, the diverse terroirs of rolled pebbles, sand, and clay produce generous, sun-drenched, and warm wines. The Rhône Valley is also marked by a long winemaking tradition and a strong commitment to respecting the terroir. Many winemakers there now practice sustainable viticulture.