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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Production notes

Sustainable viticulture, de-budding, de-leafing and green harvest to limit the yield and increase the quality. Hand harvesting in small 12 kg cases to avoid berries’ crushing. De-stemming and sorting with viniclean. Natural fermentation and maceration of around 4 weeks. Cap plunging carried out manually (no pump). The juices are funneled in French oak barrels (one wine barrels), where they age 18 months. The wine is bottled by gravity without filtration.

Tasting notes

Colour – Ruby tinged with purple highlights. Nose – Supreme finesse, with hints of warm spices, black fruits (cassis, blackberry, cherry) along with roasted notes and red peppercorns. Palate – Elegant with forest fruits dominating the front palate. Unctuous mouthfeel underlined by vanilla tones and supple tannins. Exceptional length promises great ageing potential.