COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Picpoul
PRODUCER
Domaine Chante Cigale
REGION
Rhône Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Chante Cigale Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2022 is a distinctive white wine from the Southern Rhône Valley. The estate, founded in 1874 and now managed by Alexandre Favier, is a family-owned producer with a significant focus on white grape varietals. The wine is a blend of Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Clairette, Bourboulenc, and Picpoul, grown across diverse terroirs within the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, including parcels with sandy soils and clay with pebbles. The 2022 vintage benefited from the region's warm and dry climate, contributing to the wine's character.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€40
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
White Châteauneuf-du-Pape is produced in very limited quantities, making up only a small percentage of the appellation's total output.
Fact 02
Domaine Chante Cigale cultivates white grapes across 45 different vineyard parcels, each offering a unique microclimate and soil composition.
Fact 03
Some vines at Domaine Chante Cigale are nearly 100 years old, contributing complexity and depth to the wines.
Fact 04
The estate is known for producing more white wine than many other Châteauneuf-du-Pape producers.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Domaine Chante Cigale Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2022 involves careful vineyard management, including hand-harvesting and sorting. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel vats at controlled low temperatures. The wine is then aged for 7 to 10 months, with a portion maturing in stainless steel and another in oak demi-muids. Practices such as lees aging (sur lie) are employed to enhance texture and complexity. Malolactic fermentation is avoided to preserve acidity.
