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
A historic cradle of French winemaking, the Rhône stretches from Lyon to Provence and is home to over 5,000 estates. In the north, steep slopes produce Syrah of rare intensity (Côte Rôtie, Hermitage) and exceptional whites such as Condrieu, made from Viognier. Further south, the diversity of terroirs (rounded pebbles, sand, slopes) gives powerful, generous reds (Châteauneuf du Pape, Gigondas) based on Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah. A great place for gastronomy, the region offers endless unforgettable food and wine pairings.
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A lot of freshness for a Châteauneuf, I was pleasantly surprised. The sweet spices and hint of garrigue are superb.