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Domaine Duseigneur Chateauneuf-du-Pape Catarina 2016
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhone, Rhone Valley, FranceThe Catarina label is a blend of fruit from round pebbles, sand, and limestone from three plots: Colombis, Bois de la Ville, and Grand Devès lieux-dits, near the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. On average, the biodynamically farmed vines are 60 years old. It is mostly grenache, with less than ten percent of syrah, mourvèdre, and cinsault. At 30hl/ha, the yields are low, and the fruit flavours intense. Each of the plots is managed separately, and the grapes are vinified independently as well. Depending on the year, not all the grapes are destemmed, but all of the juice is fermented naturally for 4-5 weeks in cement tanks. The ageing is carried out in old French oak demi-muids for 12 months, where the oxygen egress is more critical than any oak flavours. 2016 specializes in beautiful black raspberry, with a smooth, supple palate and a fresh, mineral base. A classy 2016 with a long future. The Caterina references Catherine of Siena, Saint and Doctor of the Church. She travelled to Avignon in 1376 as an ambassador of the city of Florence. She persuaded Pope Gregory XI to return to Rome to relocate the Papacy back where it belonged.Tasted: 06 November 2019Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $67.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $53.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
| SK | $51.45 | 750ml | SaskLiquor |
| QC | $51.95 | 750ml | SAQ |
Le Sommelier Inc.
Grape: Grenache Noir/GarnachaCSPC: 166020UPC: 3385191000303
