| Grape varieties |
30% Grenache blanc, 30% Clairette, 30% Roussanne, 10% Bourboulenc |
| Climate |
During April until the end of July 2012, the average temperatures were between 13°C and 24.5°C. During this time, we had 52 mm of rainfall at the beginning of the summer; a similar quantity during the year 2010 on the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. |
| Soil composition |
Eclats Calcaires (limestone rocks) in the west part of Châteauneuf-du-Pape on the areas named “Tresquoy” unless the Rousanne grape variety which grows on “Pradel” area. |
| Vinification |
Skin maceration during 6 hours and fermentation in new oak barrels of 300 l. for the Roussanne only – Direct pressing in a pneumatic press of 30 hl – Settling on the other grape varieties – fermentation in stainless steel vat at 18/19 °C. |
| Ageing |
4 months ageing in stainless still vats out of the lees. |
| Pairing |
Ideal for fish, shrimp, Nantua style creamed fish quenelles, exotic dishes. |
| On offer |
Price Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc 2021 CHF 50.70
inc VAT
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