Chateauneuf-du-Pape ‘Cuvee Laurence’

Winemaker

Laurence Feraud

Appellation

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Varieties

Grenache (Garnacha), Mourvedre, Other, Syrah (Shiraz)

Viticulture

Vines average 60+ years in age. Yields of 2 tons/acre.

Terroir

Mainly covered with pebbles, clay and limestone mixture tends to iron and sand.

Ratings & Reviews

Vineyard

48+ acres red Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Grenache, Syrah,Mourvèdre, other authorized varietals including Counoise,Cinsault, Vaccarèse). 3.7 acres white Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc,Roussanne), nearly 20 acres of red Vin de Table. CdP vineyards are located in the communes of Châteauneuf-du- Pape, Courthézon (La Crau), and Bédarrides (Cabanes de Saint Jean and Les Escondudes).

Vinification

Whole grape bunches were lightly crushed and fermented with wild yeasts for 5-7 days in traditional cement vats. This was followed by a further maceration period of 7-14days, with1-2 pump-overs per day.
Grenache 80%, Syrah 6%, Mourvèdre 4%, and others varieties 10%

Aging

Extended aging of 3-4years in large old oak foudres.

Features

Bottle, Cork

Available Sizes (L)

0.750