What kind of wine is La fiole du Pape?

What kind of wine is La fiole du Pape?

Brotte La Fiole du Pape Père Anselme Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Winery Brotte
Grapes Shiraz/Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Grenache
Region France / Rhone Valley / Southern Rhône / Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Wine style Southern Rhône Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red
Alcohol content 14%

Why is Châteauneuf-du-Pape expensive?

The vineyards are famously covered in ‘galets’ or ‘pudding stones’, large pebbles that absorb the sun’s heat by day and release it overnight, thus helping ripen grapes to produce wines of generally high alcohol. For many people Châteauneuf-du-Pape will be amongst the most expensive wines they will ever buy.

Is Chateauneuf du Pape any good?

The answer lies in the commune’s rich winemaking history and the exquisite mastery of its winemakers. It’s no wonder Chateauneuf du Pape finds a home in some of the most enviable wine collections around the globe! If you want to add one to your collection too, you’re in the right place.

Where does Chateauneuf du Pape wine come from?

It produces wine under multiple brands from numerous appellations, mostly in the Rhône, but is most famous for its La Fiole du Pape wine, a multi-vintage wine from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The company was founded in 1931 when Charles Brot…

When was Pere Anselme Chateauneuf du Pape created?

NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 500 000 b. This wine, dear to our heart, under Père Anselme signature, was created in 1952 by Charles Brotte with the co-operation of local Provençale glass and ceramic craftsmen.

The wine is light ruby garnet in color, floral nose , some violet, candy; medium plus in body. Flavors are dried plum, little vegetal, green pepper, scents of leather with spice and pepper, both getting strong into the close. A little dry and chalky on the spicy finish.

How long is La fiole du Pape good for?

The wine can be savoured immediately or be kept 5 to 7 years. La Fiole du Pape is the best selling Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the world. Hand-harvested with berry selection, de-stemming and crushing before being put into vats. Separate vinification of each variety. A 20 day maceration period, alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in concrete vats.

What kind of wine is La fiole du Pape? Brotte La Fiole du Pape Père Anselme Châteauneuf-du-Pape Winery Brotte Grapes Shiraz/Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Grenache Region France / Rhone Valley / Southern Rhône / Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine style Southern Rhône Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Alcohol content 14% Why is Châteauneuf-du-Pape expensive? The vineyards are famously covered in ‘galets’ or…