AOC châteauneuf-du-pape
Pierre Troupel
Red
A garnet-red Châteauneuf-du-Pape, delicious, mineral with a beautiful vivacity.
TASTING & GASTRONOMY
Aromas of red forest fruits such as blackberries, raspberries and even black cherries. There are spices and a nice freshness on the palate. Ideal with traditional dishes, grilled meats and cheeses. Enjoy at 15 C°
Homage to Pierre Troupel
This cuvée and its label pay homage to the grandfather of the owner, Sophie Kessler-Matière, who had piercing blue eyes and was an affineur of Bleu d’Auvergne cheese in the Cantal region. Today we offer gîtes and family catering at Chez Mimi – Raulhac
terroir & viticulture
Terroir: This cuvée originates from a selection of plots in the “Charbonnières” and Cansaud lieux dits. Vineyard HVE level 3 • 2 lieux dits • Disbudding • Green harvesting • 100% manual harvesting
YIELD
Small yields /30 to 35 hl/ha
GRAPE VARIETIES & BLENDING
- 50% Syrah : from our plots in the Les Charbonnières and Cansaudlieux-dits
- 50% Grenache : from our plots in the Les Charbonnières lieux-dits
Vinification & MATURATION
The grapes are harvested in mid-September, when they are picked by hand and placed into crates before being vinified in the cellars located on the estate in the heart of the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Total destemming, fermentation takes place at 25ºC. Traditional maturation in stainless steel tanks.
Food & wine pairing
Enjoy with grilled red meat or duck. Also works well with vegetarian recipes such as sweet potato curry or aubergine lasagne. Can also be paired with washed rind cheeses such as Munster, Maroilles and Livarot.
OUR LATEST AWARDS
Vintage 2022:
• Diplôme d’honneur à la 57ème édition du concours de la Saint-Marc
Vintage 2020:
• Médaille d’Argent au Concours des Grands Vins de Mâcon 2022
• Médaille d’Argent – 91: Decanter World Wine Awards 2022
• Médaille d’Argent: Concours des Grands Vins de France 2022
• 90: Jeb Dunnuck 2021