COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Grenache 80%, Syrah 15%, Mourvèdre 5%
PRODUCER
Domaine Du Père Caboche
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine du Père Caboche Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a red wine from the Southern Rhône Valley, France. The estate's name, 'Père Caboche,' is a nod to the Boisson family's heritage, linking their winemaking legacy to their ancestral blacksmithing past. The vineyards are situated in the renowned Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, known for its distinctive terroir of large, rolled pebbles ('galets roulés') that contribute to the wine's character. The 2017 vintage was shaped by a hot and dry growing season, resulting in concentrated fruit and a wine described as being in a forward style. The Boisson family, with Jean-Pierre Boisson at the helm, follows a traditional approach to winemaking, emphasizing environmental respect and allowing the unique characteristics of the terroir and vintage to express themselves.
ALCOHOL
15.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Père Caboche' comes from a family nickname meaning 'horseshoe nail' due to ancestral blacksmithing.
Fact 02
The domaine's vineyards feature the famous 'galets roulés' – large, sun-warmed pebbles.
Fact 03
The producer, Jean-Pierre Boisson, also served as the mayor of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Fact 04
The 2017 vintage experienced hot, dry conditions, yielding concentrated fruit.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Domaine du Père Caboche Châteauneuf-du-Pape involves several key techniques aimed at producing a traditional yet elegant wine. Grapes are fully de-stemmed, a practice adopted to enhance finesse and prevent herbaceousness, and then lightly crushed before gravity-feeding into fermentation vessels. A significant aspect of the process is the long maceration period, designed to build structure and aging potential. Following fermentation, the wine matures for 12 to 14 months in a combination of concrete tanks and large, old oak foudres. This aging regimen helps to integrate the wine's components without overwhelming it with new oak flavors. The domaine's philosophy centers on respecting the environment and allowing the natural characteristics of the grapes and the specific vintage to shine through.
