COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Grenache, Mourvèdre
PRODUCER
Domaine des Saumades
REGION
Rhône Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine des Saumades Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2022 is a red wine from the Southern Rhône Valley, France. The estate is one of the smallest in the appellation, with vines averaging 35 years of age, situated in the Pignan vineyard known for its sandy soils. The wine is primarily made from Grenache, with the producer Franck Mousset coming from a family with four generations of winemaking history in the region. Farming practices are described as reasoned, and harvests are manual with selective sorting.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€33
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
One of the smallest vineyards in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Fact 02
Vines are located near the esteemed Château Rayas.
Fact 03
Estate established in 1995.
Fact 04
Average vine age of 35 years.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Domaine des Saumades for the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2022 begins with manual harvesting and selective sorting of the grapes. The grapes are then completely destemmed before fermentation. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an aging period of 12 months in used French oak barrels and demi-muids. The producer opts for older barrels to avoid excessive oak influence on the final wine.
