COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault
PRODUCER
Domaine Font de Courtedune
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Font de Courtedune Vieilles Vignes 2022 is an AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages red wine from the Southern Rhône Valley. The 'Vieilles Vignes' designation signifies that the grapes are sourced from old vines, with an average age of 50 years, contributing to the wine's concentration. The estate is a family-run operation, now in its third generation, with Caroline and Frédéric Charrier at the helm. Caroline Charrier is noted for her winemaking expertise. The vineyard is situated on sandy soils, a characteristic shared with some renowned estates in the neighboring Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. The 2022 vintage is described as having been a 'solar' year, suggesting a warm and sunny growing season.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€26
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards share sandy soils with prestigious Châteauneuf-du-Pape estates.
Fact 02
Average vine age is 50 years, contributing to wine's depth.
Fact 03
Winemaker Caroline Charrier is a recognized talent in the region.
Fact 04
The 2022 vintage was characterized as 'solar' and 'powerful'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Domaine Font de Courtedune Vieilles Vignes 2022 involves whole-bunch fermentation in concrete tanks, utilizing indigenous yeasts. Maceration lasts for 22 days with a focus on gentle extraction. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes 12 months of aging in vats. The farming practices are described as 'Culture Raisonnée,' indicating a reasoned approach to vineyard management.
