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AOP Cotes du Rhone "La Griffe" - 2023

AOP Cotes du Rhone "La Griffe" - 2023

Red
750ml
12 - pack
PRODUCT SKU: FR0096-23

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Description

"La Griffe" is a single vineyard spanning 4 hectares, located on the border of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP. It features the same soil, grape varieties, and terroir as Châteauneuf-du-Pape, but lies just acr...

"La Griffe" is a single vineyard spanning 4 hectares, located on the border of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP. It features the same soil, grape varieties, and terroir as Châteauneuf-du-Pape, but lies just across the road from its boundary. This vineyard produces Côtes du Rhône wine that reflects the unique characteristics of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape terroir.

Brand
Domaine de Villeneuve
Varietal
60% Grenache, 20% Cinsault, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre
Region
Southern Rhône
Alcohol
14.0%
Color
Red
Size
750ml

More information

Soil
Red clay and pebbles "galets roulés"
Fermentation
Three weeks of fermentation in concrete tanks with very light extraction, infusion-style.
Elevage
Racking and pressing. Ten months of aging in concrete eggs. Bottled on a fruit day during a waning moon.
Harvest technique
Hand harvested
Vineyard size
4 ha
Total production
1,000 cases