I have to say I love the concept of tasting Chateauneufs from distinct terroirs. I guess it is what Burgundy is all about and why we love it so much. But as most Chateauneufs are blends of both vineyards and grape varieties it is hard to get any idea what the effect of terroir is on the wine produced.
The “Expression de Terroir” Set comprises four wines, all with the same blend of 95% Grenache, and 5% Cinsault, made from grapes grown on the four different soil types of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. All wines are made the same; vinification is traditional with a long maceration, frequent pigeage and pumping over. The wines are aged for 12-14 months in large truncated oak vats.The soil types are (click thge names to read reviews of each wine):
Eclats Calcaires: Limestone Rock
Safres: Marl
Gres Rouges: Degraded Red Sandstone
Galets Roules: Glacier Pebbles
Naturally each has an effect on the taste of the wine.
The set of 4 wines is presented in a colour collection box.
A terrific tasting pack.
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