Châteauneuf-du-Pape Tradition Rouge, Château Maucoil

A very fine organic Châteauneuf-du-Pape, rich and concentrated yet with lovely balance and great elegance

Château Maucoil’s vineyards are located in the northwest of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape area on the appellation’s four soil types: pebbles, clay-sandstone, Urgonian limestone and, more unusually, sand. Unlike the famous pebbles of the area, sand doesn’t retain and transfer heat during the night, resulting in slower ripening and more finesse. The youngest vines average 40 years old, so roots run deep to sustain the vines during the hot summer months. For the Tradition Rouge, four main grape varieties are selected solely from sandy soils – Grenache Noir, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault.

This very deeply-coloured red has aromas of blackberries, dried fruit and dark roast coffee. Typically lifted and fresh despite its full body and intense colour, the palate has notes of berry fruit, subtle savoury spice, and pleasantly grippy yet ripe tannins with a very long finish.

Colour – Red
Producer – Château Maucoil
Country – France
Region – Rhône
Vegan – Yes
ABV – 15%
Grapes – Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault
Vintage – 2023
Sustainability – Organic
Female Winemaker – No
Food Pairings – Beef casserole, Mushroom risotto