Château Mont-Redon, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2023
This white Châteauneuf-du-Pape has aromatic freshness with floral and citrus notes. The mouth is very pure and expresses all of the terroir’s minerality. After a few years of aging, acacia notes appear, even oily character as well as a very smooth texture. Cellaring potential: 15 years or more.
$460
The vintage
Winery
Château Mont-RedonAppellation & Region
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern RhôneBlend
Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne, Picpoul and BourboulencSoil
rolled pebbles, limestones and sandy soilAlcohol Content
14%Vineyards & Vinification
The appellation area is located on the left bank of the Rhône, between Orange and Avignon. Three types of terroir come into the production of this wine: the terroir of the plateau of Mont-Redon composed of large rolled pebbles. Then the Urgonian calcareous terroir present in the form of angular white rocks. Finally, the sandy soil of the “Mont-Redon”. Only the very best of these three terroirs comes into this wine’s blend ensuring the complexity and consistency of Mont-Redon’s style.
WINEMAKING & MATURING
Grapes are harvested at perfect maturity following validation through tasting of the berries. Harvest is always manual, allowing for precise sorting of the berries in the vineyard.
Whole cluster pressing in pneumatic presses. Natural cold settling (10-12°C) and slight fining with bentonite. Vinification at constant low temperatures of 14° to 16 ° C. Duration of fermentation: 3 to 4 weeks minimum. Malolactic fermentation is not processed to preserve the natural acidity and freshness of the aromas.
Maturing on fine lees in vats for 4 to 8 months depending on the vintage then bottling.
In the press
Jeb Dunnuck | 93 points“Bright apple, citrus, and minty herb notes all emerge from the 2023 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc, a rocking little white that has medium-bodied richness, a juicy, lively mouthfeel, and an undeniable sense of salty minerality on the finish.”
