COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne, Picpoul, Bourboulenc
PRODUCER
Château Mont-Redon
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2023 is a white wine from the Southern Rhône Valley. The estate, owned by the Abeille-Fabre family since 1923, has a history stretching back to Roman times. The wine is a blend of Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne, Picpoul, and Bourboulenc, grown on diverse terroirs including plateau pebbles, safres, and Urgonian limestones. The 2023 vintage is characterized by its purity and elegance.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€39
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
White Châteauneuf-du-Pape accounts for only about 7% of the appellation's total production.
Fact 02
The estate's vineyards span three distinct terroirs: plateau pebbles, sandy safres, and Urgonian limestones.
Fact 03
Average vine age for key white grapes like Grenache Blanc and Clairette is around 30 years.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Château Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc typically involves pressing grapes after a brief period of skin maceration. Fermentation can take place in a combination of oak barrels, foudres, and concrete vats. The wine is then aged, with the 2023 vintage specifically noted as being aged in old oak barrels. Some producers may also utilize malolactic fermentation. White Châteauneuf-du-Pape production represents a small portion of the appellation's overall output.
