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Southern Rhône
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Languedoc
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Domaine des Chanssaud
The Popes in Avignon started developing the vineyards in the 14th century. The vineyard of Châteauneuf-du-Pape became AOC classified in 1935 and today is one of the most renowned Crus, recognized and appreciated by connoisseurs around the globe.
The Domain des Chanssaud belongs to the Jaume family since 1826. We can still find a cellar with thick stone walls adjacent to an ancient building with a spiral staircase, a bread oven, and a sink in stone, identical to those of the Antique Roman Theatre of Orange.
From the 19th century until today, generations of winemakers have followed. The original estate consisted of vineyards, cherry orchards, and olive groves has become over time, a vineyard of fifty acres managed since 1987 by Patrick Jaume. A friendly wine tasting room was intgrated in the old cellar among the large oak tuns.
The most recent part of the winery was built in 1994 and blends technology and ancestral expertise to make a range of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, and three colors of Côtes-du-Rhône.
The wines
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see product detailsBronze Medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2017
This rich, elegant Cuvée is perfect with your grilled, stewed, or game meat.
A true “GSM” or Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre. Its a perfectly balanced wine, deep ruby robe with aromas of ripe red & black fruits and spice, round tannins, and ending with a vanilla note to finish.
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Grenach, Syrah, Mourvèdre
Soils
Rounded river rocks
Robe
Intense Cherry Color
Nose
A lightly spicy bouquet with violets, red fruits, and blackcurrant flavors
Palate
Elegant and well-balanced with round tannins and a long lasting finish of vanilla hints
Serve
T°16-18°C
Potential aging
8 to 10 years or more
Yields
32 hl/ha – 20 ha
Alcohol
14,5°
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see product details1 Star Guide Hachette des Vins 2019
Silver Medal Concours Millésime Bio 2018
This exceptionnal wine will be appreciated with meat dishes and strong cheese.
This special cuvée is produced in limited quantities following a very rigorous selection of parcels with 90 year old vines from the rocky plateau of Châteauneuf du Pape. Only the greatest vintages are bottled and numbered. This wine, rich and powerful, has aromas of leather and truffle with hints of pepper and spices. Its aromatic complexity with the rustic tannins provide a remarkably long finish in the mouth.
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Grenache90%, Syrah5%, Mourvèdre 5%
Soils
Shallow soil and very, very stony. Located on the highest Plateau of Châteauneuf du Pape
Robe
Deep ruby robe
Nose
Light notes of spices with violets and blackcurrant flavors
Palate
The mouth has red fruits and blackberries with soft silky tannins
Serve
T°16-18°C after 1 hour in Decanter
Potential
aging
From 10 to 15 years and more
Yields
30 Hl (depending on the vintage)
Alcohol
14°
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see product detailsThis wine goes well with fish, seafood, and is also delicious to drink with sheep or goat cheese or simply as an aperitif.
Very aromatic wine with aromas of white flowers, citrus scents, and apple. Depending on the maturity of the grapes it develops flavors of pear and tropical fruit, combining freshness and softness.
The grapes are hand-picked and sorted during the harvest to keep only the healthy ripe grapes. They are pressed and the juice settles during 24 hours. The fermentation is temperature controlled (16° to 18°) allowing the extraction for a maximum of aromas and fruit flavours. The alcoholic fermentation will end between 10 and 15 days then the wine is left to settle and the malolactic fermentation is blocked. The wine will be bottled at the beginning of the following year.
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Clairette 70%, white Grenache 30%
Soils
Sandy and clay soil
Robe
Light yellow with green reflections
Nose
A bouquet of white flowers and citrus fruits with hints of apple
Palate
Very elegant wine with flavors of pear and exotic fruits. Fresh with a long finish
Serve
Not too chilled T°10-12°C
Potential aging
2 to 5 years or more
Yields
32 hl/ha – 2 ha
Alcohol
13,5°
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see product detailsDecanter World Wine Awards Bronze 2016
This elegant and rich cuvée will perfectly accompany meats in sauce and game meat.
A tribute to the illustrious ancestor of the actual owner Charles de Valois, this cuvée is blent with the oldest vines of the estate. The grapes are hand-picked and sorted during the harvest where they keep the best ripe grapes. These vines bare very little fruit, which allows for highly concentrated quality.
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Grenache 90%, Syrah 6%, Mourvèdre 4%
Soils
Shallow depths of rounded river rocks
Robe
Intense Cherry Color
Nose
A bouquet of red fruit and spice
Palate
Spicy and peppery with flavors of bay leaf and cherries. Characteristic of Grenache
Serve
T°16-18°C after 1 hour in a decanter
Potential aging
It can be tasted after two years, but it will be at its maximum if aged 6 to 8 years.
Yields
40 hl/ha – 2 ha of 70 year old vine
Alcohol
14°
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see product detailsConcours Général Agricole Paris 2016
This rich, elegant Cuvée is perfect with your grilled, stewed, and game meat.
Full-bodied ruby red combining the richness of Syrah and Mourvèdre with the body of Grenache. It has a spicy and fruity nose. On the palate the cherries predominate with round tannins. The wine is well balanced and has very good length.
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Grenache 60%, Mourvèdre 20%, Syrah 20%
Soils
Sandy and clay soil
Robe
Intense Cherry Color
Nose
A bouquet of red fruit and spice
Palate
Fresh cherries predominate with silky and well balanced tannins. Good length
Serve
T°15-17°C
Potential aging
5 to 7 years
Yields
40 hl/ha – 3 ha
Alcohol
14,5°
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see product detailsThis wine is representative of the terroir and the sunshine of the southern Rhône. It brings together character, roundness and silkiness. Well-structured tannins make this Côtes du Rhône, a generous wine, which will perfectly accompany any type of meal with friends.
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80% Grenache, 8% Syrah, 5% Carignan, 4% Cinsault and 3% Mourvèdre
Soils
Limestone, red clay and sandstone clay
Robe
Intense Cherry Color
Nose
A bouquet of fresh red fruits
Palate
Red fruit flavors with round, supple, and well structured tannins
Serve
T°16-18°C
Potential aging
3 to 5 years.
Yields
45hl/ha – 17 ha
Alcohol
14°
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see product detailsThe blending of these two grape varieties gives the wine its rich aromas and complexity. Scents of pear, peach, and white flowers are provided by Clairette, enhanced by the supple and roundness in the mouth given by the Grenache.
You will appreciate this wine with fish or seafood. It is also delicious on its own as aperitif.
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50% white Grenache, 50% white Clairette
Soils
Clay and sandy-stony soil
Robe
Light yellow with green reflections
Nose
White flowers and pear
Palate
Mixed white fruit flavors. Fresh and round with nice acidity
Serve
T°10-12°C
Potential aging
Excellent when young but can be kept for 3 years.
Yields
42 hl/ha -3 hl
Alcohol
14°
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see product detailsA lovely summer wine that will accompany salads, grilled or cold meats, fish and chicken or as an aperitif.
A very aromatic wine thats well balanced. Aromas dominated by strawberries and red currants.
Download the technical sheetVarietals
Grenache 70% and Syrah 30%
Soils
Shallow clay and sandy-stony soil
Robe
Intense pink color
Nose
A bouquet of fresh red fruits
Palate
Like a fruit salad of strawberries and red currants with nice acidity and a fresh long finish
Serve
T°10-12°C
Potential aging
Excellent when young but can be kept for 3 years
Yields
45 hl/ha
Alcohol
14°
