Eric Texier
Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 2021
| Denomination | AOC Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Rhone Valley (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Grenache |
| Aging | Aged in barrels that have contained 1 to 3 wines, on fine lees, for 18 months; bottled without filtration or fining. |
- Format and alcohol content: 0.75 litre bottle, 14% alcohol by volume
- Origin and vintage: 2021, Châteauneuf-du-Pape designation, Rhône Valley, France
- Grape variety: 100% Grenache from vines approximately 80 years old
- Low intervention vinification: 80 days with whole bunches, fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete
- Ageing and profile: 18 months on fine lees, unfiltered; notes of garrigue
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge Eric Texier is an enveloping still red wine that authentically embodies the character of the Rhône Valley. Made exclusively from Grenache grapes, it stands out for its structured and fruity profile, capable of revealing intense and typical garrigue notes on the palate. Its vibrant nature makes it ideal for enhancing dishes with bold flavours. A one-hour decanting allows its aromatic complexity to fully unfold, beautifully accompanying pork-based dishes and flavourful aged cheeses.
Where it comes from
Châteauneuf du Pape originates from the northern side of the Crau. The Mediterranean climate favours harmonious ripening of the grapes, supporting a rich aromatic texture. The roots of the old vines, around eighty years old, delve into soils composed of alluvial gravel of glacial origin. The characteristic rounded pebbles ensure optimal drainage, giving an extraordinary concentration of flavour. This unique terroir guarantees the wine a profound and continuous evolution over time, faithfully maintaining its original expression.
How it is produced
The natural approach in the cellar respects the integrity of the fruit. Vinification involves a long whole bunch maceration of eighty days, carried out without extraction processes to preserve the material intact. Fermentation starts spontaneously in concrete vats thanks to indigenous yeasts. Ageing takes place for eighteen months in used barrels, where the wine rests on fine lees. The absence of sulphur until bottling, which is done without filtration or fining, ensures an authentic and unadulterated sip.
History and Curiosities
Originating from the northern side of the Crau, this Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge expresses the essence of the Rhône through its soils rich in smooth pebbles. Produced from 80-year-old vines, it faithfully embodies Eric Texier's natural approach. The low-intervention philosophy results in a long whole-cluster maceration, the use of indigenous yeasts, and no filtration. Aged on fine lees, this pure Grenache offers intense garrigue notes that elevate the tasting experience, authentically celebrating the vocation of the land.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
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| Name | Eric Texier Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Châteauneuf du Pape AOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Grenache |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone Valley |
| Vendor | Eric Texier |
| Story | History and Curiosities Originating from the northern side of the Crau, this Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge expresses the essence of the Rhône through its soils rich in smooth pebbles. Produced from 80-year-old vines, it faithfully embodies Eric Texier's natural approach. The low-intervention philosophy results in a long whole-cluster maceration, the use of indigenous yeasts, and no filtration. Aged on fine lees, this pure Grenache offers intense garrigue notes that elevate the tasting experience, authentically celebrating the vocation of the land. |
| Origin | Northern slope of the Crau, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Rhône Valley), France |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
| Soil composition | Alluvial gravel of glacial origin (rounded pebbles) on the northern slope of the Crau |
| Production technique | Whole bunch maceration for 80 days without extraction; fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete tanks; ageing for 18 months in 1 to 3 wine barrels on fine lees; bottled without filtration or fining; no sulphur used until bottling |
| Wine making | Whole cluster maceration for 80 days without extraction; fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete vats; no use of sulphur until bottling; aged for 18 months in barrels that have previously held 1 to 3 wines, on fine lees; bottled without filtration or fining. |
| Aging | Aged in barrels that have contained 1 to 3 wines, on fine lees, for 18 months; bottled without filtration or fining. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |