Xavier Chateauneuf Du Pape La Reserve X XII XV

Product description:

Blend: This cuvée is composed of three different vintages (2010, 2012, 2015) and includes Grenache from vines over a hundred years old, as well as Vaccarèse, Counoise, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Black Terret and Muscardin.

Area: The wine comes from four carefully selected parcels in Chateauneuf du Pape: La Crau, Les Galets roulés, les Urgoniens and les Sobler. The 2010 vintage (42%) contributes a fine acidity, the 2012 (22%) adds exceptional fruit and minerality, while the 2015 (36%) provides complexity and a characteristic salty finish.

Winemaking: The grapes are hand-harvested, destemmed and sorted. Minimal manipulation is used and there is no mechanical extraction during fermentation to preserve flavor and tannins.

Age potential: 10-20 years. Recommended serving temperature is 15/16°C.

Goes well with: Grilled beef ribs, roasted pigeon with spices and veal fillet with black tapenade.

Tasting Notes: NV Châteauneuf du Pape X XII XV offers a rich palette of dark fruits, blackberries, truffles, chocolate and crushed stone. It has building tannins, a full-bodied mid-palate and an impressive finish. The wine will develop over 5-7 years and has a lifespan of up to two decades.