Laurus
Châteauneuf-Du-Pape 2016

AOP Châteauneuf-Du-Pape White

Tasting

Bright, pale yellow colour
Generous nose with golden apple and white flower notes
Lively mouthfeel with ripe apple and delicate honey flavours and a refreshing minerality.

Food & wine pairings

Pairs nicely with shellfish and seafood, creamy dishes and white meats. Recipe idea: Roasted cod in butter sauce.

Detailed information

Vintage

Châteauneuf du Pape is the most prestigious Southern Rhône appellation. The wines derive their uniqueness from several sources. First, there are the round red and cream-colored stones or ”galets” left in the soil by ancient Alpine glaciers. During the day, these stones absorb the heat and then reflect it onto the vines at night, thus helping the grapes fully mature. In addition, the vines here benefit from the cleansing Mistral wind , which keeps them dry and healthy.

Grape varieties

Clairette, Grenache blanc, Roussanne

Winemaking

Manual harvest at optimum maturity.

Sorting then direct pressing in whole bunches.

Static cold settling. Malolactic fermentation blocked.
Ageing in vats and in 15% new oak barrels for 6 months, with regular stirring of the lees.

Service

Serve at 10-12°C
Optimum maturity: 2019 – 2030

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Laurus

Laurus means ‘Laurel’ in Latin, a Roman symbol of excellence. Here excellence is all about “terroir”: the grapes are grown on parcels selected for their ability to express the very best of each Appellation.

The term “terroir” encompasses a soil, a climate and people. Here it is expressed through sustainable partnerships with wine-growers who share our vision. The perfect combination of grape variey & soil, the precise maturing process in unique 275l. French oak "Laurus" barrels refines the structure, producing complex wines, with plenty of character, beautiful elegance and a long ageing potential.