Cellier des Princes Hérédita Côtes du Rhône (2019)

750mL / Rhône Valley / France

Category: Wine
Sub-Category: Red wine

Grenache 70%
Syrah 30%

Hérédita is a cuvée born from the collaboration between Philippe Cambie, the Grenache master, specialist of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cru, named Winemaker of the Year 2010 by Robert Parker, and Thierry Ferlay,
talented winemaker of Cellier des Princes since 2009.

This exceptional Cuvée made from old vines of Grenache combines tradition and modernity - following the motto "NOVE SED NON NOVA" (not new material, but new way)

Terroir:

Clay, silicious soils and limestone with some round pebbles on the surface. The vineyards are located around Châteauneuf du Pape.

Winemaking:

Totally destemmed, 4 weeks vatting time with daily releases and pumping over. Controlled fermentation temperature between 25° and 30° C.

Ageing:

6 months oak ageing

Tasting Notes:

Very elegant and perfumed nose, exhibiting note of fresh red berries and liquorice. Velvety mouthfeel with smooth tannins and a finnale showing a lot of spices.

To enjoy now or can be kept 3-4 years.

Serve at 14 - 16°C.

Awards:

2020 : Gold Féminalises
2019 : Gold Terres de Vin // Gold Gilbert & Gaillard
2018 : Gold Pertuis // 89-92 Pts Jeb Dunnuck
2017 : 89-91 by Jeb Dunnuck