Maison Guigal

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

White
The exceptional soil of Châteauneuf-du-Pape was discovered by the Popes when they arrived in Avignon during the 14th Century. A couple of centuries later, the wine produced in the area is known as the “Wine of the Pope”, which made it very notorious all over Europe. Winemakers started to ship and export at the end of the 18th century, which increased even more its fame. This is actually where the French system of AOP (Protected Designation of Origin) takes its roots, as at the beginning of the 20th century, winemakers from Châteauneuf-du-Pape decided to define strict and unprecedented rules for the whole appellation regarding wine production.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Guigal - Blanc

Appellation

  • Appellation created in 1936
  • 96 % red wines
  • 4 % white wines
  • 3 134 hectares of vineyard
  • 95 000 hl/ year
  • 1,2 million bottles
  • Average yield 32 hl/ ha
  • 21 % of production is exported
  • Dry wines
  • 290 Winemakers

Vineyard

Grape varietals

Grenache Blanc 45 %, Roussanne 25 %, Clairette 15 %, Bourboulenc 10 %, Piquepoul 3 %, Picardan 2 %.

Terroir & Climat

A blend of different stony and red clay parcels, with mostly alluvial deposit from the Rhône river.

Average age of vines

50 years

Winemaking and ageing

Winemaking method

Traditional harvest, sorting, and vinification in temperature-controlled tanks around 18°C (64°F).

Ageing

8 months. 25% of the wine is aged in oak barrels (Burgundy sized barrels and bigger casks), out of which 50% are from new oak.

Yearly production

15 000 to 20 000 bottles.

Tasting notes

Visual

Pale golden hue.

Nose

Expressive nose with notes of white flowers and fresh peaches.

Palate

Aromatic dry wine. Smooth and fresh.

Overall

Wine with richness and elegance.

Service

Drinking window

Ready to drink

Ageing potential

Up to 5 years.

Service temperature

10°C - 12°C

Food pairings

Various starters, salt crust fish, Grill fish, tartare fish or sashimi, and Goat cheese.

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