COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Vaccarèse, Cinsault
PRODUCER
Domaine Bosquet des Papes
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Bosquet des Papes has been a benchmark of Châteauneuf-du-Pape since 1860, managed by six generations of the Boiron family. Today, Nicolas and Jeanne-Claire Boiron craft wines that honor the traditional, "old-school" style of the Southern Rhône. The estate spans multiple parcels across the appellation, featuring old vines planted in clay-limestone soils covered with iconic galets roulés. This 2024 vintage represents a dramatic growing season where severe spring mildew and cold weather reduced Grenache yields, resulting in a unique blend with higher proportions of Syrah and Mourvèdre, offering exceptional freshness and structural depth.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€39
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Founded in 1860, the estate was renamed 'Bosquet des Papes' (the Pope's Grove) in 1966 by Maurice Boiron.
Fact 02
The 2024 vintage saw severe Grenache losses, forcing a higher percentage of Mourvèdre and Syrah than usual.
Fact 03
The estate uses traditional large oak foudres instead of small new barriques to preserve the pure expression of terroir.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested with strict double-sorting both in the vineyard and at the cellar. Two-thirds of the fruit is destemmed, followed by cold pre-fermentation maceration in temperature-controlled concrete vats to preserve delicate aromatics. Total skin contact lasts between 28 and 35 days, utilizing gentle punching down (pigeage), rack and return (délestage), and pumping over (remontage). The wine is then aged for 12 to 18 months in traditional large oak foudres and demi-muids to gently polish the tannins without imparting dominant new oak flavors. Fining is avoided, keeping the wine vegan-friendly.
