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Castel Chateaumar
For many generations the vines at Domaine de Chateaumar have been cultivated by father and son. Today it is Jean-Felix and Frederic Souret who manage the vineyard, always maintaining the greatest respect for nature : vineyards run for generations without any chemical weedkillers.
The family estate is located some 9 km from orange, on the D72 departmental road, in the heart of the production area for AOC Cotes du Rhone.
The vineyards of the estate include:
• 25 acres of AOC Cotes du Rhone, on stony clay-limestone soil.
• 12 acres AOC Chateauneuf du Pape. The soil of this prestigious appellation being red clay and large round cobbles.
Wine varieties
The vineyard is naturally established from several noble varieties, principally Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre.
Farming
Absolutely no herbicide is used here. The soil is turned several times during the year – providing aeration and suppleness – this allows the vine stocks to draw a wonderful energy from deep down to create beautifully formed grapes.
Harvest
Once fully matured the grapes are hand-picked; selected and sorted with great care.
Traditional vinification
The vinification is carried out in our “wine-house” over more than 15 days. The grapes give us powerful wine with pepper and spice highlights, and the aroma of ripe red fruits.
Aging
The wines are stored with great care. They are aged over 12 to 18 months before bottling at the Estate (Domaine).
Sustainable Farming Estate
Winemaker: Frédéric Souret
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Cotes du Rhone -Cuvee Bastien-
A custom cuvee for Bourgeois Family Selections. 100% single vineyard old vine Grenache on hillside vineyard facing south.
Soil: Chalky and clay with smooth Chateauneuf du Pape rocks.
A true declassified Chateauneuf du Pape, the wine is a deep, nearly opaque purple, bringing confident aromas of raspberry, strawberry and blackberry to the nose, with eucalyptus, black pepper, licorice and floral notes. Touches of cinnamon and spice follow onto the medium to full-bodied juicy palate. The tannins are firm, ripe, and well integrated. It all makes for delicious fun.
100% Grenache |
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Chateauneuf-du-Pape Secret de Nos Vignes
A very limited production with only 220 cases made, this wine is made from very old vines on the prestigious terroir of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Aged for 6 months in French oak barrels and a few more months in tank. A rich and robust wine with a bright red, purple hue, a nose rich in ripe black fruit, toasted notes, and hints of Garrigue spices. On the palate, it is rich, round, with a gorgeous structure and soft tannins, and a long, persistent finish. Worth aging or decant for over 1 hour.
85% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre |
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Cotes du Rhone Cuvee Vincent
A Custom Cuvee for the Bourgeois Family made from a single vineyard of Syrah vines on the terroir of Chateauneuf du Pape. Only 550 cases were made of the 2009 vintage. 100% Syrah from hillside vineyards with a south, southwest exposition. Aged for 8 months in concrete tanks (85%) and 15% aged in one year old French oak barrels from Allier. A true and beautiful expression of Syrah from Chateauneuf with a high end Northern Rhone feel!
100% Syrah |
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