Gabriel Meffre
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Saint-Théodorique
2022
- HVe3
- BBQ
- Beef
Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Rhône Valley
Varietal(s)
Grenache
Syrah
Mourvèdre
Alcohol percentage
14,5%
Colour
Red
Aging vessel type
in oak and partly in vat
Length of aging
12 months
Aging potential
Open one hour before serving between 13° and 15°C (55.5°-59°F). It can be enjoyed young and up to 12 years of age.
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About this winery
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Product notes
A 2022 vintage with considerable sunshine in the Spring and Summer, similar to 2003. These conditions caused the vines to develop and ripen at a more accelerated pace. Flowering however took place relatively well and in good conditions. Welcome August rains stabilized the situation and allowed the harvest to take place between mid-August and mid-October. The result, from this atypical vintage, ended up producing wines with a solid structure and lovely deep fruit.
Production notes
he grapes were hand-picked and destemmed before fermentation. Each grape variety was fermented individually and fermentation/maceration lasted for approximately 4 weeks in cement vats. After about 12 months of maturing, the different varieties, which were aged partly in oak and partly in vat, were blended before bottling.
Tasting notes
The colour is a beautiful ruby red. The nose exhales aromas of spices, strawberries, blueberries and a touch of pomegranate. On the palate, it offers a fine tannic structure with flavours of white pepper, laurel and juniper. The finish is long and fresh. Tasting October 2024.
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