Appellation: AOC Chateauneuf-du-Pape (Rhône Valley)
 
Terroir: Catarina is a blend of three different soil types : round pebbles, sand and limestone. The three plots are located in Colombis, Bois de la Ville and Grand Devès lieux-dits, near the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
 
Grapes: Grenache from 90 to 100% depending on the vintage. The rest of the blend can be made of Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault. The vines are 60 years old on average.
 
Farming: Organic & Biodynamic (Certified)
 
Aromatics: Perfumed and lifted, ripe cherry, sweet spices, garrigue (herbs), potpourri as well as black fruits and leather.
 
Palate: Powerful yet approchable style of Chateauneuf, elegance and complexity for this wine. Red and blue fruit, spice cake, candied lavender flavors with a great balance and acidity. Round, slowly building tannins add shape to a long spicy finish that leaves cherry liqueur and succulent herb notes behind.
Despite the warmth of the vintage, this wine maintains a fresh, long finish with hints of mocha or liquorice.
 
About the wine: The average yield is 30hl/ha.The grapes of each plot are vinified separately. Depending on the vintage, part of the harvest is not destemmed. The juices are vinified using natural yeasts for 4 to 5 weeks in cement tanks. The ageing is carried out in old French oak demi-muids during 12 months.
 
When to drink: Now till 2036-2040
 
Service: Serving temperature: 13 -14°C
 
Food match: Roasted leg of lamb, game and hearty stews.