made from Roussanne and Marsanne
That lees aging gives the wine extra textural support and a creamy approach that makes it so much fun to drink
hand-harvested à only botrytis grapes used
where the soil is granite and slate
The intensity of the wine’s salinity is remarkable--iodine and salt--coming together with ripe white fruit
Maison du Midi - Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2023 (750ml) Franschhoek made from Roussanne and Marsanne"The 2023 Chteauneuf du Pape comes from the Brotte family (where the fruit is sourced) and is 90% Grenache and 5% each Syrah and Mourvdre. Already bottled, it has a juicy, upfront, undeniably delicious style that brings both red and black fruits, some peppery, herbes de Provence like nuances, medium to full body, and an upfront, ready to go style." Jeb Dunnuck (Importer Highlight: Fran Kysela ; July 2024), 91 pts Maison du Midi Chateauneuf du Pape is