Châteauneuf-du-Pape “Les Chapouins” is the family’s single vineyard from the terroir that has no secrets to them. This wine represents the greatness of the appellation.
Presentation
Presentation
“Les Chapouins” is the Famille Perrin’s single vineyard in Chateauneuf du Pape named after the plot. A windy and relatively cool area of the appellation that gives finesse and elegance to this predominantly Grenache blend and shows the great potential of the terroir of Chateauneuf du Pape.
The vintage
This 2017 vintage will be remembered as the year of all records: the driest year in 30 years, non-interventionist vineyard work, optimal harvest conditions, a very small yield due to climatic hazards, and wines with very rich potential.
Location
This wine is made from vines planted on a plot located in the north of the appellation of Chateauneuf du Pape on the locality of Les Chapouins.
Terroir
The soil on this plot is typical of Chateauneuf du Pape, composed of the famous round pebbles on the surface, clay and limestone. A terroir that takes advantage of the windy and relatively cool location.
Ageing
Vinified in the same way as Beaucastel, each variety is hand picked separately. Vinification in oak barrels for Syrah and Mourvedre that are reductive varieties, and in traditional cement tanks for the oxidative Grenache variety. After the malolactic fermentation, Famille Perrin blended the different varieties and aged the wine in oak casks for 5 years.
Varietals
Grenache noir
Mourvèdre
Syrah
Mourvèdre
Syrah
Specifications
Advice
Serving
15°C in big glasses with game, truffles and mushrooms.
Tasting
Elegant, deep, vibrant brick-red colour with bright undertones. The nose reveals a superb aromatic bouquet with notes of ripe black cherries and kirsch, highlighted by touches of truffles and undergrowth, then subtle vanilla and toasted notes. Very delicate, the palate offers a very nice balance marked by beautiful freshness, with fine and elegant tannins and beautiful aromas dominated by notes of raspberries enhanced by touches of pepper on the long finish. A very elegant wine, with great finesse.
