Domaine de la Charbonniere Chateauneuf Du Pape Mourre des Perdrix 2013
Today we have the sincere pleasure of selling you the Domaine de la Charbonniere Chateauneuf-du-Pape Mourre des Perdrix 2013, a single vineyard cuvee coming from a 'half plateau' in Chateauneuf's northern sector of Courthezon. It is usually composed of 70% old-vine Grenache and 30% Syrah and Mourvedre with a pinch of field-blended Cinsault. This terroir is the archetype of the great Châteauneuf terroirs: river stones, red clay and sand.
The wine is in a perfect spot at age 13. The 2013 harvest is often compared to an '80's style vintage' with it's pre-climate change colder weather pattern and intermittent showers. Cool conditions and low yields intensified the flavors of the Syrah and Mourvedre and provided a finer backbone and lower alcohol.
Great, fresh color, just enough secondary characters in the aromas to let you know the wine has enjoyed its journey in bottle.
Refined raspberry and kirsch-inflected red fruit flavors dominate, with strong pepper, spice and forest floor notes from the high quality of that Syrah and Mourvedre in 2013. You feel these two complimentary grapes more in cooler vintages and this wine is no exception. It is aging beautifully!
