AOC châteauneuf-du-pape

Pierre Troupel

white

A Châteauneuf-du-Pape white wine that is uninhibited, fresh and crisp.

Tasting & gastronomy

Fresh and floral nose, with aromas of white peaches. Freshness and liveliness on the palate. A delicious and very mineral wine. For a nice aperitif and perfect with shellfish and sushi!Enjoy at 10 – 12 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

We grow this wine on a sandy-limestone terroir.Vineyard HVE level 3 • 3 lieux dits • Disbudding • Green harvesting • 100% manual harvesting

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Yield

Small yields /30 to 35 hl/ha

Grape varieties & blending

33% Grenache: from our plot in the Charbonnières locality.
33% Clairette : young Clairette from our plot located in the Charbonnières lieux dits
34% Bourboulenc : from our plot in the Palintan lieu-dit

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. 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 poultry: blanquette of veal, chicken with tarragon or grilled fish. Vegetarian recipe: asparagus risotto or tian provençal. As for the cheeses, delicious with pressed cooked cheeses such as Cantal, Comté, Abondance or Saint Nectaire.

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