COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault
PRODUCER
Domaine Chante Cigale
REGION
Rhône Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Chante Cigale's 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a red wine from the Southern Rhône Valley, France. The blend comprises Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault. The estate, with a history dating back to 1874, is a significant family-run property in the appellation. Its vineyards are situated on soils of clay and chalk, famously covered by large pebbles, and the vines are over 60 years old. The estate follows organic farming practices. The 2021 vintage is noted for its cooler, fresher style, offering a distinct expression of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape terroir.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€39
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate's vines are over 60 years old.
Fact 02
Soils are a mix of clay and chalk, covered in classic 'galets'.
Fact 03
The estate practices organic farming.
Fact 04
The name 'Chante Cigale' means 'singing cicada'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for this Châteauneuf-du-Pape begins with hand-harvested grapes that undergo selective sorting. A traditional long maceration on skins, lasting 21-24 days at high temperatures, is employed to extract color, fruit, and tannins. Fermentation occurs across a variety of vessels, including concrete tanks, clay, oak casks, stainless steel, amphoras, concrete eggs, and enameled cement vats. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 14 to 18 months, with 70% matured in vats and 30% in Burgundian pieces and casks.
