Château de Serre Blanc

Reserve Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022

Glass Bordeaux glass

Grapes Grenache noir (50%), Syrah (30%) & Mourvèdre (20%)

Flavours Black fruit & spices

Serve 16 - 18 degrees Celsius

Appellation Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône Valley, France

Food Côte de Boeuf, game & dishes with truffle

Alcohol 15%

Winemaker Charles Aubert

Background Charles (1993) worked as a pilot for the French Air Force until his father had a heart attack. Charles decided to continue his family's vineyards, which his great-grandfather started in 1926. He was given the freedom to apply his vision in the vineyard. A renovated winery and complete autonomy and freedom to continue the family estate with dignity. In addition to his work as a winemaker, Charles is an active reservist. Charles makes his biodynamic wines in three wine regions: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Cairanne and Côte du Rhône Village Plan de Dieu.

Vineyard Charles' biodynamic vineyards have a unique soil of clay, slate and gravel. The slopes on which the vineyards are located are south-facing, with a gradient of 10% to 16%. The vines are 60 years old.

Vinification After harvesting, the wine ferments on its own yeasts. After fermentation in concrete, the wine matures in oak foudres for 12 months. After this, the wine matures in the bottle for 12 months.

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