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Extrait White
Domaine Chante Cigale - Châteauneuf-du-Pape
White,Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Roussanne 70% -Grenache blanc 30 %
history
Domaine Chante Cigale, established in 1874 by Hyppolite Jourdan, is a historic family-owned estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Initially named "Clos Chante Cigale," it was renamed in 1936 when Châteauneuf-du-Pape became France's first AOC. Today, under the leadership of Alexandre Favier, the estate spans over 40 hectares across 45 parcels within the appellation. This diversity of soils and grape varieties enables the production of unique wines. Favier and his team oversee each step of the winemaking process, ensuring the preservation of the estate's spirit and tradition.
Vineyard
The estate is located in a very stony part of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape area, where you can find the famous “galets roulés”. A large part of the vineyard is located on the famous plateau de Cabrières, near the Château Montredon. Rolled pebbles (limestone).Pruning in "Cordon de Royat" Vines : 30 years old –Yield : 1.4 T /acre.
Winemaking
Manuel grape harvest .Skin contact for 24 hours before pressing.Alcoholic fermentation in concrete vats. 100 % concrete vats.
6 months of ageing on the lees.
Natural cold stabilization.
Tasting notes
Intense yellow color with golden lights. Strong nose of white peach, very mineral and floral.
Unctuous, dense and mineral on palate.
Food pairing
Grilled prawns and white meat. Serve at 54-56 ° F.
Aging potential
10 years
Grape varieties
Roussanne 70% -Grenache blanc 30 %
Press
Current and upcoming vintage ratings :
202492 International Wine Report
202495 Jeb Dunnuck
202492 Wine Spectator
202392+ Wine Advocate
202393 Wine Spectator
202390 International Wine Report
Previous rating
202292 Jeb Dunnuck
202195 Decanter
202093 Jeb Dunnuck
201994 Wine Advocate
95
2024
Based on 50% Grenache Blanc and 50% Roussanne from the galets roulés of Cabrières and Palestor, the 2024 Châteauneuf Du Pape Extrait Blanc was vinified half in demi-muids and half in concrete tanks, then aged 10 months in the same vessels. It offers brilliant aromatics of white peach and stone fruits with a richer, layered, medium-bodied style. The wine has beautiful acidity, a pure, focused, elegant mouthfeel, and outstanding length. This absolutely brilliant white will have 20 years or more of overall longevity. There are a scant 100 cases produced. Drink 2025-2045.
Alexandre Favier Jeb Dunnuck
Cuvée France
32 Rue Robert Mallet Stevens
BAT C
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
32 Rue Robert Mallet Stevens
BAT C
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
GOVERNMENT WARNING : (1) According to the Surgeon General, women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects. (2) Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs your ability to drive a car or operate machinery, and may cause health problems