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Serve at:
10 - 12 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years

- Start up year: 1880
- Oenologist: Didier Couterier
Since 2008 the vines at Clos de l’Oratoire des Papes have been cultivated using organic methods. 80 to 90% of the quality of the finished wine is determined by the vineyards. In order for the vine to remain in well nourished, in good health and well exposed, this precious terroir is cultivated using the most respectful cultivation practices possible. Although man cannot influence the deeper structure of the soil, what he can do is intervene in almost all other parameters in order to ensure the highest quality possible in the finished wines. Read more


Name | Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc 2023 |
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Type | White green still |
Denomination | Châteauneuf du Pape AOC |
Vintage | 2023 |
Size | 0,75 l |
Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
Grape varieties | 30% Clairette, 30% Grenache blanc, 30% Roussanne, 10% Bourboulenc |
Country | France |
Region | Rhone Valley |
Vendor | Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes |
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. |
Fermentation temperature | 18/19 °C |
Wine making | 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. |
Aging | 4 months ageing in stainless still vats out of the lees. |
Allergens | Contains sulphites |