Crafted from old vines, this is a charming and moreish Châteauneuf-du-Pape…
Tasting
Garnet red, with a nose of exotic wood (cedar), then notes of mild spice and (remarkable fresh) raspberry develop after a few minutes’ aeration. Fleshy and mature on the palate, with agreeably smooth tannins. Seriously elegant, with slight truffle and woody notes to finish.
additional Information
Terroir: Domaine Clef de St Thomas comprises 11 hectares (28 acres) of plots planted to the north and south of the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
This cuvée comes from plots of old vines to the south of the village (a plateau of stony, sandstone soils).
Degrés: 14,5%
Serve at: Serve at : 16 - 18°C
Grapes: 50% Grenache - 30% Syrah - 20% Mourvèdre Terroir sur Les Serres, Cansaud et autres parcelles sur lit de galets roulés - Bois de la ville entres autres.
Production surface area: 8 ha
Rendements: 20hl/ha
Winemaking
The grapes are fully destemmed and then fermented in stainless-steel vats before vinification at 25°C, followed by 12 months’ maturation in French oak barrels (60% used, 40% new).
Awards & Medals
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Note de 94 – Clef de St Thomas – Rouge – Millésime 2015
Wine Advocate - Robert Parker - Médaille de Bronze – Clef de St Thomas – Rouge – Millésime 2016
Concours Général Agricole de Paris 2018 - Médaille de Bronze et note de 89 – Clef de St Thomas – Rouge – Millésime 2016
Decanter World Wine Awards 2018 - Jeb Dunnuck 90-92 – Clef de St Thomas – Rouge – Millésime 2017
Jeb Dunnuck - Jeb Dunnuck 92 – Clef de St Thomas – Rouge – Millésime 2016
Jeb Dunnuck
Note de 94 – Clef de St Thomas – Rouge – Millésime 2015
Médaille de Bronze – Clef de St Thomas – Rouge – Millésime 2016
Médaille de Bronze et note de 89 – Clef de St Thomas – Rouge – Millésime 2016
Jeb Dunnuck 90-92 – Clef de St Thomas – Rouge – Millésime 2017