{"product_id":"clos-st-antonin-chateauneuf-du-pape-rouge-2023","title":"Clos St Antonin Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine is it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClos Saint Antonin Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge is a still red wine that expresses the authentic character of the Rhône Valley. Crafted from a harmonious \u003cstrong\u003eblend of Grenache\u003c\/strong\u003e, Mourvèdre and Syrah, it appears in the glass with a ruby red colour enhanced by violet highlights. On the palate, it reveals a \u003cstrong\u003efull-bodied\u003c\/strong\u003e and smooth texture, supported by fine, silky tannins. The aromatic profile offers a complex bouquet of ripe fruit, interwoven with delicate notes of rose petals and pronounced \u003cstrong\u003espicy nuances\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere does it come from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown in Courthézon, a historic French commune renowned for Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The vines thrive in the La Fond du Loup and La Crau Est plots, where \u003cstrong\u003esixty-year-old vines\u003c\/strong\u003e sink their roots into \u003cstrong\u003esandy soils\u003c\/strong\u003e. This unique terroir composition ensures a pure and intense expression of the fruit. The nature of the soil also encourages the development of a \u003cstrong\u003evibrant minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e that evolves continuously, imparting precision and depth to each sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with a \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by careful selection of the bunches. After partial destemming, the must undergoes a prolonged \u003cstrong\u003emaceration on the skins\u003c\/strong\u003e to optimise the extraction of colour and phenolic compounds. Maturation continues for around twelve months in large \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the various components to integrate perfectly. This process results in a balanced and elegant sip, characterised by a pleasantly fruity finish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn from the Sabon family, Clos St Antonin is a \u003cstrong\u003eChâteauneuf-du-Pape AOC\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Rhône Valley. It comes to life in Courthézon, from the historic plots La Fond du Loup and La Crau Est, where \u003cstrong\u003esixty-year-old vines\u003c\/strong\u003e grow on sandy soils. Traditional vinification concludes with \u003cstrong\u003etwelve months of ageing in oak\u003c\/strong\u003e. A masterpiece praised by critics for its finesse, reminiscent of the renowned Rayas style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Clos St Antonin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46605200851115,"sku":"61356","price":53.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/clos-st-antonin-chateauneuf-du-pape-rouge-2023_61356_1_61c18b56-188f-400b-8348-9b2f4f439c16.webp?v=1781194069","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-se\/products\/clos-st-antonin-chateauneuf-du-pape-rouge-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}