Père Anselme La Fiole du Pape Châteauneuf-du-Pape NV
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhone, Rhone Valley, FranceBeyond its unique bottle shape, La Fiole is primarily a blend of grenache and syrah that is blended each year with reserve wines aged up to five years. The reserve wine imparts a smooth, more approachable character, particularly when first released. Another factor behind the wines' soft textures is their all-concrete fermentations, including malolactic fermentation, which occurs in concrete vats. The final cuvée comprises approximately 30–40% of the total fermented volume and ages in century-old large oak barrels. The palate opens with notes of spice, black cherry, licorice root, strawberry jam, and subtle milk chocolate. This wine pairs well with stews, casseroles, barbecued beef, and similar dishes. The Père Anselme Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Fiole du Pape stands out as one of the most distinctive bottles in the wine industry. Designed in 1952 by Charles Brotte, in collaboration with local Provençal glass and ceramic artisans, the bottle's shape is inspired by the region's gnarled, wind-battered vines shaped by the Mistral. The name "La Fiole," derived from the Latin "Phiala," denotes a precious vessel.Tasted: 17 April 2025Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$53.99
750ml
BCLS
AB
$45.00
750ml
fine wine shops
MB
$49.95
750ml
select private retailers
ON
$44.00
750ml
LCBO
QC
$42.95
750ml
SAQ
NB
$48.99
750ml
NBLiquor
PEI
$48.99
750ml
PEILCC
NFL
$57.95
750ml
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Producer: Père AnselmeDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Blend: Grenache - Mourvèdre - Syrah - MuscardinCSPC: 12286UPC: 3217661012519
Père Anselme La Fiole du Pape Châteauneuf-du-Pape NV
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhone, Rhone Valley, FranceThe Père Anselme Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Fiole du Pape is one of the most recognizable bottles in the wine business. It was created in 1952 by Charles Brotte with the co-operation of local Provençal glass and ceramic artisans. The shape represents the gnarled and twisted vines typical of the region, that struggle to grow against the Mistral wind. La Fiole, Phiala in Latin, refers to a precious bottle. Bottle aside, the tasty, mostly grenache/syrah blend is grown at a moderate yield of 35 hl/ha, and the current edition is well worth picking up. Each new year is infused with reserve juice, some as old as five years that contribute to its mellow, ready to drink style. The maceration period is 20 days, with both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation taking place in concrete vats. The final selection represents about 30-40 percent of the total amount fermented, and it matured in 100-year-old large oak barrels. The attack is spicy with black cherry, licorice root, strawberry jam, and spice with a light touch of milk chocolate. Stews, casseroles, barbecue beef, and more all work here.Tasted: 09 February 2021Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$53.99
750ml
BCLS
AB
$45.00
750ml
fine wine shops
MB
$49.95
750ml
select private retailers
ON
$44.00
750ml
LCBO
QC
$42.95
750ml
SAQ
NB
$48.99
750ml
NBLiquor
PEI
$48.99
750ml
PEILCC
NFL
$57.95
750ml
NLLC
Producer: Père AnselmeDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Blend: Grenache - Mourvèdre - Syrah - MuscardinCSPC: 12286UPC: 3217661012519
Père Anselme La Fiole du Pape Châteauneuf-du-Pape NV
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhone, Rhone Valley, FranceThe Brotte family owns La Fiole a label named after the father Père Anselme since the 1950s and sold in the world famous crooked neck bottle. The blend is a mix of grenache, syrah, carignan and mourvèdre. The style is typical showing a bit more cooked or pruny notes on the nose and palate. The attack is spicy with black cherry, licorice root and prunes with touch of chocolate. Warm rich and spicy it’s made for cooler nights and more rustic dishes. Solid and ready to drink over the next three years.Tasted: 08 July 2015Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$53.99
750ml
BCLS
AB
$45.00
750ml
fine wine shops
MB
$49.95
750ml
select private retailers
ON
$44.00
750ml
LCBO
QC
$42.95
750ml
SAQ
NB
$48.99
750ml
NBLiquor
PEI
$48.99
750ml
PEILCC
NFL
$57.95
750ml
NLLC
Producer: Père AnselmeDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Blend: Grenache - Mourvèdre - Syrah - MuscardinCSPC: 12286UPC: 3217661012519
Père Anselme La Fiole du Pape Châteauneuf-du-Pape NV
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhone, Rhone Valley, FranceBig open spicy, floral, peppery nose with notes of tobacco leaf, cherry, almond aromas with a bit of roasted meat. Soft, round, supple style but dry with light tannins and some acidity. Peppery, spicy, licorice, chocolate, plum, mineral, tobacco flavours. A good solid effort that will improve with a year or two in bottle or drink now with lamb cassoulet.Tasted: 30 November 2008Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$53.99
750ml
BCLS
AB
$45.00
750ml
fine wine shops
MB
$49.95
750ml
select private retailers
ON
$44.00
750ml
LCBO
QC
$42.95
750ml
SAQ
NB
$48.99
750ml
NBLiquor
PEI
$48.99
750ml
PEILCC
NFL
$57.95
750ml
NLLC
Producer: Père AnselmeDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Blend: Grenache - Mourvèdre - Syrah - MuscardinCSPC: 12286UPC: 3217661012519
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