Châteauneuf du Pape "Chasse Temps"

Producer Patrick Lesec Selections (Southern Rhône) Region Southern Rhône, France Encepagement and Elevage for 2004 Vintage 70% Grenache, 50 years old 30% Mourvedre, 25 years old From the Palestor district near Beaucastel. 3 week maceration. Whole cluster fermentation. Elevage in 40% new foudre, 20% old foudre, and 40% in tank. Encepagement and Elevage for pre-2004 Vintages 66% Grenache 50 years old 34% Mourvedre 25 years old From the Palestro district near Beaucastel. 3 week maceration. Whole cluster fermentation. Elevage in 40% new foudre, 20% old foudre, and 40% in tank. Unfined and unfiltered, bottled by gravity. Description This distinctive Chateauneuf du Pape with 30% Mourvedre combines ripe fruit with the earthy, wet animal fur characteristics typical of this region. Reviews for 2003 Vintage From the Wine Advocate, #156 (Dec 2004): "Points: 90-93. Aromas of new and old saddle leather, aged beef, and a touch of brett jump from the glass of the meaty, horsy 2003 Chateauneuf du pape Chasse-Temps. A blend of both foudre and tank-aged Grenache (70%) and Mourvedre (the latter component may account for this wine’s animalistic style), this rich, full-bodied, kinky Chateauneuf may be controversial, but I enjoyed it. It should drink well for 10-12 years. The sources for this cuvee include the Palestor and Cabrieres vineyards." © The Wine Advocate

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