Domaine de Saje - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2023 (750ml) California California Merlot

Domaine de Saje - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2023 (750ml) California California MerlotMade from the 13 grape varieties of the appellation, predominantly Grenache, this supple yet powerful wine develops aromas of small red fruits with soft tannins. It can be aged for 5 to 8 years in an average cellar. The Saje estate is a family vineyard established on nearly 7. 5 hectares. Jrme MATHIEU, the current winemaker, from more than 9 generations of winemakers in the Chteauneuf du Pape appellation, works his vines, harvests his plots at

A distinctly salty concentration amasses toward the close

the harvests are carried out by hand in small

Nice rosé color

with well integrated notes of oak

and Merlot brought up in French and American oak

The prevalence of Syrah combined with typical local varieties gives life to a ruby red coloured wine with a floral and fruity flavour

making it the go to pour from everything fruity to spicy

Yet the wine offers great minerality and acidity to balance the sweetness and make it

10% of the vineyard site is steep

The harvest of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay occurred in rapid succession

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creamy texture and light sur lie character brings a soft roundness