In The Vineyard
Built on a sandy mound the Font de Joubert lieu-dit and vineyards invite you to take things easy, as you stroll from one little square to the next via winding lanes and curious water springs. Its gently sloping, drawnout vineyards are planted in sandy soils, decalcified red clays and gravelly pebbles of various sizes. This is where Caroline Charrier and her brother produce this comforting red wine.
"Some Chateauneuf du Pape reds can be a little brutish at times with overt ripeness and high alcohols, but this sophisticated example from a very fine vintage is wonderfully sleek, full-bodied yet elegantly silky and soft textured offering up complex notes of pressed rose petals, lavender, earthy raspberries, sun dried strawberries and savoury notes of red peppercorns, fresh bresaola and gentle garrigue nuances. The tannins are soft and supple, and the acids cool and harmonious allowing exotic notes of peach skins, tinned apricots, red plum, cherry cola and pink musk to shine brightly on the dense, finely weighted palate. This is undoubtedly a characterful wine that shows plenty of refinement without losing any of its hearty, rustic, earthy Southern Rhone charm. Drink now and over the next 5 to 8+ years." - Greg Sherwood MW.
