Château de la Font du Loup - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - La Crau - Red - 2022

Wine:

Sourced from a cool parcel on the upper part of La Crau, aptly named "La Glacière," the 2022 red Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau delivers a wine of vibrancy and sensuality. Aromas of sugared strawberries, peony, and rose unfold within a graceful, seamless structure, supported by smooth, silky tannins. With its Burgundian-inspired finesse, this wine is all about charm and elegance, offering remarkable delicacy and refinement. Rated 93/100 by the Selection Committee, it’s a Châteauneuf-du-Pape of undeniable allure.

Vinification:

Harvested by hand. Maceration at moderate temperatures for gentle extraction of aromas. Aged in concrete vats for 12 months.

Color:

Bright ruby red.

Nose:

Sweet aromas of sugar-coated strawberries and delicate floral notes of peony, rose and potpourri.

Palate:

Refined and silky, this Châteauneuf-du-Pape reveals the elegance of perfectly ripe Grenache. The palate is smooth and balanced, with fine, well-integrated tannins adding depth and structure. Delicate and harmonious, it’s a wine of finesse and graceful complexity.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Hare stew with red wine reduction, roast duck, beef cheek confit with mushrooms.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2039

Nestled on the scenic heights of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and recognized by the RVF Guide, Château de la Font du Loup stands out for its silky smoothness and elegant style. 

This 20-hectare vineyard has been lovingly tended by the Mélia family for four generations. The vineyard's fortunate northern exposure, combined with its stony and sandy soil, produces wines that are vibrant and fresh. These wines avoid overripeness, offering an unmistakable, light, and digestible quality that graces the finest dining tables and delights wine aficionados.