1940MichelFernand ArnaudMichel1983AimMichel

AOC Chateauneuf du Pape

60% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre, 10% Cinsault , 10% Counoise

85105

10-12

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In 1940 the property was purchased by the grandfather of Michel, Fernand Arnaud. Michel Arnaud has been in charge at the property since 1983, when he took over from his father Aim Arnaud. The fields for Chateauneuf are varying even if they are situated near each other: Slopes or terrasses covered with big stones or with lime stones, some plots are with clay and other plots more sandy.

Appellation:
AOC Chateauneuf du Pape, southern Rhone

Country of Origin:
France

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Grape Varieties:
60% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre, 10% Cinsault , 10% Counoise

Age of Vine:
85 – 105 years

Cellar Capacity:
10-12 years

Tasting Notes:
Bright ruby. Ripe red fruits, herbs and fresh flowers on the highly perfumed nose. Lively and precise, with excellent depth and power to its raspberry and cherry flavors. Closes sappy, seamless and long, with lingering floral and spice notes. — Josh Raynolds

Vinous: 91