AOC châteauneuf-du-pape
CLEF de ST THOMAS
White
terroir & viticulture
We grow this wine on 3 terroirs/lieux ditsThe terroir to the south of the appellation, on the rolled pebbles of the “Serres”, is where the old Grenache grapes thrive.To the north are the “Charbonnières” on clayey sand.To the west on sandstone soils for a very Châteauneuf typicity! (See our map of lieux dits)Vineyard HVE level 3Disbudding •Green harvest • 100% manual harvesting
YIELD
Small yields /30 to 35 hl/ha
GRAPE VARIETIES & BLENDING
- 75% Roussanne: Vieilles Roussanne, from our plot located at the Les Charbonnières lieux dits, brings floral aromas, complexity, silkiness and considerable smoothness.
- 25% Clairette: from the Les Charbonnières lieux dits, brings finesse and aromatic expression.
Vinification & MATURATION
The grapes are harvested at the beginning of September, when they are picked by hand and placed into crates. The grapes are then vinified in the cellars on the estate in the heart of the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Complete destemming, fermentation in vats, barriques and demi-muids at 15°C, then aged on fine lees for 3 to 4 months.
Food & wine pairing
Enjoy with fish tartars (tuna, salmon), ravioli or risotto, or with goat’s cheese, comté, Abondance, tomme aux fleurs. This wine is the ideal companion for grilled fish or poultry.
OUR LATEST AWARDS
- 2020 – 90/100: Wine Advocate – Robert Parker 2021
- 2020 – 15/20: Jancis Robinson 2021
- 2020 – 89/100: Jeb Dunnuck 2021
OUR LATEST AWARDS
Vintage 2024:
• Médaille d’Or au Concours Général Agricole 2026
• 2 étoiles au guide Hachette des vins 2026
Vintage 2023:
• Médaille d’or au Concours Général Agricole 2024
Vintage 2020 :
• Médaille de Bronze : Concours Général Agricole de Paris 2022
• Médaille de Bronze au Concours des Vins de Mâcon 2022
• 90 : Wine Advocate – Robert Parker 2021
• 15 : Jancis Robinson 2021
• 89 : Jeb Dunnuck 2021


























