Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge 2023 – Domaine L’Abbé Dîne

The Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge 2023 from Domaine L’Abbé Dîne is characterized by a terroir dominated by sand and safres, providing finesse and elegance. With an average vine age of eighty years, including an exceptional parcel of 143 years, this wine offers remarkable complexity. The grapes, handpicked and sorted in the vineyard, yield a wine with silky tannins and aromas of licorice and ripe red fruits.

Terroir Characteristics:

• Terroir: Dominance of sand and safres, enhancing finesse and elegance.
• Vine Age: An average of eighty years, with a parcel of 143 years.
• Harvest: Handpicked, with sorting done in the vineyard.

Tasting Notes

• Color: Deep red with bright reflections.
• Aroma: Evocative with notes of licorice, ripe red fruits, and spices.
• Palate: Silky tannins, rich in flavors, with a beautiful finish.

Food Pairing Suggestions

The Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge 2023 from Domaine L’Abbé Dîne pairs beautifully with:

• Dishes: Perfect for accompanying hare stew, pigeons with lentils, roasted duck, truffle omelette, and herb-crusted leg of lamb.
• Meals: Ideal for your most elaborate and warm meals.

Awards

• Jeb Dunnuck: 91-93/100
• Concours Mondial Féminalise 2023: Gold Medal
• Guide Hachette 2024: 1 star
• La RVF October 2023: 96/100