🍷 Red Wine – AOP Châteauneuf-du-Pape
M. Chapoutier – Croix de Bois 2014: Intensity & Authenticity Grenache
An emblematic Châteauneuf-du-Pape by Chapoutier, made from 100% Grenache , from old vines cultivated using organic and biodynamic farming (Demeter).
🔍 Main features:
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Domain : Mr. Chapoutier
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Appellation : AOP Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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Vintage : Croix de Bois
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Vintage : 2014
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Capacity : 75 cl
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Grape variety : 100% Grenache noir (60–80 year old vines)
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Alcohol content : ~14% vol.
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Vinification & aging : Manual harvest, total destemming, slow fermentation (~3 weeks) in concrete vats, aging 14–16 months in foudre and concrete vats (unfiltered)
👁️ Wine profile:
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Eye : Deep, purple, and luminous red
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Nose : Rich in ripe black fruits (blackberry, cherry), fruit jelly, garrigue, liquorice, sweet spices and hints of smoke/tobacco
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Palate : Full and velvety, warm and melted tannins, long and powerful finish on black fruits, spices, aromatic herbs and light minerality
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Ideal with:
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Grilled leg or chop of lamb, peppered beef
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Game in sauce, spicy Mediterranean dishes
💡 Suggestion : spicy lamb tagine, moussaka, grilled leg of wild boar
🕰️ Consumption & Service
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Temperature : 16–18°C, decanting for 30 min recommended
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Aging potential : tested and ready to drink, but can evolve until 2034–2040
🌿 Terroir & Commitment
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Vines on soils of rolled pebbles, sand and clay from the Châteauneuf plateau
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Organic & biodynamic certification (Demeter) , manual harvests, long and gentle vinification, respectful aging — pure expression of the terroir.
🎁 Special Offer:
Enjoy 10% off with the code REDUCTIONOFF from €50 of purchase .
Discover Croix de Bois 2014 , a rich, warm and soulful Châteauneuf.
🚚 Delivery & Warranty:
Fast and careful delivery: receive your 2014 Wooden Cross directly to your home.
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