Domaine Andre Brunel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee
Get Rewards
Become a Member and Earn points & Exclusive Rewards every time you shop.
The famous Chateauneuf-du-Pape galet stones that have become so influential to the terroir were swept down from the Alps by the Rhone River during the Ice Age. Tasting Notes Dominant aromas of red and black fruit are enhanced by a touch of oak from barrel-aged Syrah, hints of leather and earth. Fruit flavors fill the mouth, complemented by harmonious tannins. Vineyards The grapes for this cuvee are sourced from a number of growers with longstanding relationships with the Brunel family, all of which represent a variety of unique terroirs. Vineyards planted on filtered gravel beds produce concentrated grapes, while clay soil adds a rich, aromatic quality, and chalky limestone brings structure and a long finish to the wine. The vines are farmed without the use of pesticides or herbicides and the soil is worked by tractor. The growers use grass coverage to limit the yields. Winemaking The grapes saw a three-week maceration period with daily pump-overs. The wine was then aged in a combination of stainless steel and concrete. It was aged in the bottle for a minimum of three months prior to release.