Domaine La Sousto
Appellation: Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Region: Southern Rhone Valley
Grape Varieties: Grenache 80%, Syrah 10%, Mourvedre 8%, Counoise 1%, Vacacère 1%
Vineyard: La Sousto is a Chateauneuf-du-Pape red wine sourced from 40 to 80-year-old vineyards in localities like La Crau and le Bois de la ville. It comes from a unique soil composition of pebbles and sandy red-clay.
Winemaking: An average 28-day vatting time with grapes stripped from stems, aged for 18 months in wooder tun.
Tasting Notes: Rich and complex with a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre. Notes of dark fruits and earthiness.
Food Pairing: Grilled lamb, Beef stew, Aged cheeses.
Ratings:
Vintage 2019: 94+/100 Wine Advocate, 91-93/100 Jeb Dunnuck, 92/100 Vinous
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Categories:France, Red wine, Rhone Valley,Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 90+
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