2020 Domaine de la Charbonnière, ‘Cuvée Mourre des Perdrix’ Châteauneuf du Pape, Rhône Valley, France

Producer: Veronique Maret is the 4th generation winemaker, although the whole family participates in the work at the estate, including sister, Caroline, mother Mireille & father Michel. The style of the house is traditional winemaking with a deep rooted respect for the land.

Place: A single vineyard cuvée, from ‘Mourre des Perdrix’ a parcel situated in Courthézon, Châteauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhône.

Cultivation: Organic practices

Varietal: 69% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15%, Mourvedre, & a splash of Cincault

Soil: Red clay, round pebbles, sandy marl

Winemaking: Handpicked, fermentation in steel & oak during 3-4 weeks, ages in oak vats & demi-muids during 12-18 months.

Tasting Notes: Dried Raspberry & Red Plum – Toasted Herbs – Bramble – Silky Texture