Château Maucoil, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Esprit 2020
Château Maucoil, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Esprit 2020
Price: 71,00€
DESCRIPTION
The Esprit from Maucoil is a labour of love, produced with the 13 grape varieties of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Clairette, Bourboulenc, etc. This blend is produced with the oldest vines in the vineyard (70 years old on average) and from only the most exceptional vintages.
The bouquet’s aromas are quite intense. Notes of kirsch and strawberry jam are elevated by a hint of toast, giving the wine its complexity. On the palate, the tannins are polished and a cool taste highlights the black fruit and shrubland flavours. Ample and rich, this wine has an exceptional ageing potential (up to 15 years depending on the vintage). This wine pairs well with steak with a peppercorn sauce, couscous, or shrimp skewers.
REGION
Rhône
France
Berceau historique de la viticulture française, le Rhône s’étend de Lyon à la Provence et abrite plus de 5000 domaines. Au nord, les coteaux escarpés produisent des Syrah d’une intensité rare (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage) et des blancs d’exception comme le Condrieu, issu du Viognier. Plus au sud, la diversité des terroirs – galets roulés, sables, coteaux – donne naissance à des rouges puissants et généreux (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas) à base de Grenache, Mourvèdre et Syrah. Haut-lieu de gastronomie, la région offre une infinité d’accords mets-vins inoubliables.
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A lot of freshness for a Châteauneuf, I was pleasantly surprised. The sweet spices and hint of garrigue are superb.