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Le Prince de Courthézon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP
This mighty Châteauneuf has had a Gold-laden decade, including two for the 2020. 2022 was another great year for this appellation, thanks to its wealth of old, deep-rooted vines. A wine brimming with a luscious, spicy flavour at a great price.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Mouthfilling, rich, ripe fruit. Fresh with fine tannins and warm spice
Aroma
Fragrant, red berry fruit, spice with a mineral edge
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the most famous red of the southern Rhône, adored for its big spice and warm, ripe, velvety fruit. That’s particularly true in 2022 when a hot, dry vintage brought a gorgeous richness to the wines, particularly in Châteauneuf, the old vines of which could cope with a lack of rain. Le Prince de Courthézon is made at Châteauneuf’s only co-operative winery by award-winning Thierry Ferlay. All the grape growers are part owners, so maximising quality is of utmost importance to them. They work with ancient, low-yielding vines to deliver not only a lovely intensity but complexity too. Mostly Grenache, with Syrah and Mourvèdre adding colour and aromatic nuances, this wine is best decanted early. Serve with a rich casserole.
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