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

Wine:

The 2022 red Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau, hailing from the cool 'La Glacière' parcel in the upper part of La Crau, presents a vibrant and sensual character. It features delightful notes of sugared strawberries, peony, and rose, woven into a graceful and supple structure with smooth tannins. This wine is all about charm and voluptuousness, crafted in a 'Burgundian' style with extreme delicacy. It has been rated 93/100 by the Committee.

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:

Silky-smooth and velvety, the initial taste is straightforward and graceful, while the mid-palate reveals ripe, uncluttered Grenache with fine, perfectly integrated tannins. A lacy, voluptuous Châteauneuf du Pape.

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.