Cellier Des Princes - Chateauneuf du Pape Domaine des Escondudes 2018
- Producer
- Blend 100% Grenache
- Country France
- Region Rhone Valley
- Appellation Chateauneuf Du Pape
- UPC N/A
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Item# 14223-18
Wine Advocate
92-94pt
Tasting notes
The name Escondudes comes from the Spanish word "Escondidas" (hidden) in reference to the special, little hidden valley where the vineyard of Domaine Les Escondudes is located. Thanks to its rocky soil with large round pebbles, its grape varieties and its traditional winemaking method, the Domaine des Escondudes offers an elegant tannic structure. It is full and round in the mouth with licorice flavors and spices coming from the Grenache grape. This elegant wine exhibits red berries notes, such as redcurrant and cherry and a spicy finish. The tannins are polished and fine. Produced from 100% Grenache, the wine is slowly fermented for 20 days in stainless steel with daily punching of
the cap and matured in concrete tanks for 12 months to show the purest expression of the Grenache and terroir.
Estate
Cellier des Princes was founded In 1925 by a group of dedicated winegrowers. 11 years later, these visionary men were involved in the creation of the 1st AOC appellation in France, Chateauneuf du Pape. Prior to 2005, the group of Cellier des Princes sold their grapes to other wineries. In 2005 they started directly bottling their own wines to show the prestige and quality of their historic vineyards. Utilizing traditionnal methods and modern equipment, the winery makes wines offering the purest expression of each terroir and appellation. Today, Cellier des Princes has become a reference in Rhône Valley and Chateauneuf du Pape, under its own brand, known for its excellent quality at the best price.
