Domaine Jerome Gradassi - Chateauneuf Du Pape 2021 (750ml)
Price: $54.99
| Producer | Domaine Jerome Gradassi |
| Country | France |
| Varietal | Red Wine |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 34398 |
| Size | 750ml |
| ABV | 14.50% |
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Domaine Jérôme Gradassi Châteauneuf-du-Pape is an organic, small-production red wine from the Southern Rhône Valley, known for its rustic and traditional style, with some vintages experiencing serious issues with brettanomyces contamination. The wines feature rich flavors of black fruit, spice, and garrigue (herbs), with a full body and medium-plus acidity, though specific characteristics can vary by vintage. The producer, a former Michelin-starred chef, crafts the wine in a meticulous, natural winemaking style, using ancient concrete vats and old barrels.
Key Characteristics
Grape Varietals: Predominantly Grenache and Mourvèdre.
Style: Rustic, traditional, and natural, with influences from the region's legacy of hard work.
Flavor Profile: Ripe black fruit (black cherry, plum), spices, garrigue (herbs), earthy notes, and hints of smoke.
Body & Tannins: Full-bodied with medium-grained, supple tannins.
Production: Tiny production from old vines, with a focus on natural winemaking techniques, including minimal sulfur and no added yeast or sugar.
Producer & Winemaking
Jérôme Gradassi: The winemaker is a former Michelin-starred restaurateur who took over his grandfather's old Grenache vines and taught himself winemaking.
Winemaking Process: Uses ancient underground concrete vats for fermentation and a meticulous, labor-intensive process of hand-shoveling the grapes.
Aging: Matured in used barrels aged between 4 to 10 years.
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