About this winery

Four generations for this Châteauneuf-du-Pape house rooted in the heart of the Rhône Valley for more than 70 years. In 1931, Charles Brotte, the founder, moved to Châteauneuf-du-Pape and created a bottling cellar, to offer wine lovers to the character of this country. Later, it was the creation of the famous Pope's Vial, a true ambassador, exported to more than 95 countries. Today, La Maison Brotte is a dynamic and innovative group, which includes a vineyard of more than 60 hectares, Domaine...

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Product notes

The Essential Collection, use the know how and the expertise in the terroirs of Châteauneuf du Pape, Cairanne, Laudun and Côtes du Rhone, to blend, mature and care; fresh and accessible wines

Production notes

Sustainable viticulture. de-budding, de-leafing and green harvest limit the yield. Hand-picking, de-stemming, gentle crushing. Ruby with purple glints. Fermentation at 26°C. Extraction through rack and return operations. 4 weeks maceration. The Syrahs are aged in French oak barrels. The Grenaches are aged in 100-year-old foudres and concrete tanks. 40 000 bottles produced per year.

Tasting notes

Rich and unctuous, with long lasting aromas of red fruits and spices, the cuvée will seduce the amateurs of fruit in its youth, and those who will age the wine (up to 10 years) to express its full potential and unique truffles notes.