The best vintages of Domaine Giraud are: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2005 and 2001. Domaine Giraud produces 3 red wines from Chateauneuf du Pape, 1 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc and a wine from the Cotes du Rhone appellation. Domaine Giraud Tradition – From an average blend of 60% Grenache, 35% Syrah Roger Sabon produces 4 red Chateauneuf du Pape wines and 1, Chateauneuf du Pape white wine. Roger Sabon Olivets is produced from 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 10% Cinsault. From 50 year old vines, the terroir is limestone, rocks, stones, sand, and clay soils. The vines are planted in the le Deves d’Estouard and Pradel vineyards.

Domaine Vieille Julienne Chateauneuf du Pape is a blend of 60% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre, 10% Counoise and 5% Cinsault. The vines range in age from 70 to 100 years of age. The wine is aged in a combination of foudres and used French oak barrels. The production is close to 2,000 cases per year.

The Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape opens up to near black in color in the glass. On the nose, the wine is very delicate and powerful at the same time, red fruit, black currants, blackberries, spices, thyme and lavender. The bouquet is very elegant, rich and round. Figs, cherries, black currants and stewed fruit, all with a great acidity. Les Grandes Serres Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2017. Popular among Vivino users. More than 200 ratings. A Red wine from Southern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France. Made from Shiraz/Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre. This wine has 55 mentions of red fruit notes (cherry). See reviews and pricing for the 2017 vintage.

The finish shows plenty of spice and a little heat, with easy-going tannins but good overall balance. 88/100. £15.99, The Cooperative. Perrin et Fils, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Sinards 2011, France There is 70% Grenache in this blend that comes from young vines of the Château de Beaucastel estate and from Perrin family vineyards. 14.5% alcohol.

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is chateauneuf du pape a good wine