Domaine Saint-Préfert - Famille Isabel Ferrando - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Rouge - 2021

Wine:

Freshness and purity are indeed present! The 2021 red Châteauneuf-du-Pape displays pulpy fruit with a well-managed tannic structure, excelling in what was a challenging vintage. The fresh identity of the year is well preserved and skillfully conveyed in a blend dominated by Grenache, comprising three-quarters of the mix, yet it remains deliciously inviting. The palate is approachable and friendly, the wine is digestible, relying less on the power typical of sunnier years but gaining in fruit expression. We adore this hedonistic style!

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Saint-Préfert" terroir of rolled pebbles, blue clay, gravel and sand. Aged 18 months in barrels and amphorae.

In 2019, the Estate closed a cycle at Saint-Préfert. This is the last vintage for these 3 Saint-Préfert wines: Classique, Réserve Auguste Favier and Collection Charles Giraud. The estate has decided to create a single Grand Cru at Saint-Préfert, called " Isabel Ferrando Family". 2021 is the first vintage of this "unique" Saint-Préfert red wine.

Estate certified organic by Demeter in 2013 and certified Biodynamic by Demeter in 2021.

Certified organic wine.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Perdreau with fig confit, roast rack of lamb with thyme, venison in sauce, coq de Bruyère braised with grapes, beef cheek daube.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2032, and beyond for enthusiasts.

An icon of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and awarded 2 stars by the RVF Guide, Domaine Saint-Préfert - Famille Isabel Ferrando is one of the most prominent and sought-after addresses. Located in the southern part of the appellation, this estate embodies all the codes of excellence: organic and biodynamic farming, massal selection, tailor-made vinifications with indigenous yeasts, and meticulous aging.

Moreover, the vineyard encompasses nearly all the geological varieties of the appellation, where Isabel Ferrando applies her incredible energy, crafting reds with remarkable freshness and distinction, and equally enchanting whites, undoubtedly among the most successful in the region.