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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve 2016 Prestige des Princes

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Cellier des Princes was founded in 1925 and began producing wines in Chateauneuf-du-Pape over a decade before the region received its official AOC status. Their 2016 Prestige des Princes 'Reserve' is crafted from Southern Rhone royalty - Grenache, Mourvedre, and Syrah - and showcases an enticing array of herbs, spices, and ripe berries. This youthful French red weaves together finesse, elegance, and structure into a generous offering that you'll adore. If you're thinking about buying a few bottles of this wine, just go ahead now.

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Tech Notes Wine Details
Unit Size750.00 ML
VarietalRed Blend
Vintage2016
GrapeGrenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah
CountryFrance
AppellationChâteauneuf-du-Pape
RegionRhône Valley
Alcohol Content15.50%
By Prestige des Princes
Chateauneuf-du-Pape Reserve 2016

Technical Details
Soil: Clay and siliceous covered with rounded pebbles
Varietals: 90% Grenache, 5% Mourvedre, 5% Syrah
Winemaking: Careful pruning, de-budding, de-leafing, and green harvest. Hand-picked at peak maturity and fast transportation in small containers to the winery to avoid juice release and oxidation. Total destemming, 4 to 5 weeks maceration, pumping over and daily release. Controlled temperature at 28 to 30 degrees C. Estate bottled.
Maturing: Matured for 8-12 months before bottling depending on the years. No oak to show the purest expression of the Grenache and terroir.

Tasting Notes
This ruby red wine is very complex and elegant with aromas of red currant, red cherries, and blackberries with spicy overtones, lavender, thyme, and rosemary. Excellent balance in the mouth, tannins are elegant and silky.

Serving Suggestions
To enjoy now or can be kept 6-10 years. Serve at 16-18 degrees C. Enjoy alongside roasted meat, stew, game, and cheese.
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