COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault
PRODUCER
Famille Roumieux
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Le Hurlevent Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022 by Famille Roumieux is a red wine from the Southern Rhône Valley, France. The name 'Le Hurlevent' translates to 'The Howling Wind,' evoking the region's climate. This wine is a micro-negociant project initiated by fifth-generation winemaker Françoise Roumieux, who sources grapes from farmers adhering to organic practices, mirroring her family's estate. Famille Roumieux has a winemaking legacy dating back to 1865, with a philosophy centered on respecting terroir and achieving balance through agroecological farming.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Le Hurlevent means 'The Howling Wind,' referencing the region's Mistral winds.
Fact 02
The name is also a nod to Emily Brontë's novel 'Wuthering Heights.'
Fact 03
Françoise Roumieux, the winemaker, is a fifth-generation member of the Mayard family.
Fact 04
Grapes are sourced from farmers practicing certified organic methods.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Le Hurlevent Châteauneuf-du-Pape involves hand-harvested grapes that are destemmed. Fermentation occurs with native yeasts in concrete vats for 3-4 weeks, employing pump-overs and delestage. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for 14 months in large concrete tanks. The producer utilizes certified organic farming practices and aims for minimal sulfur addition.
