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

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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.

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