{"product_id":"chateau-mont-redon-chateauneuf-du-pape-rouge-2013","title":"Château Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape rouge 2013","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grenache, \u003cspan\u003eSyrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Counoise, Muscardin and Vaccarese\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Southern Rhône Valley\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Châteauneuf-du-Pape\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60 % Grenache Noir, 30 % Syrah, 8 % Mourvèdre \u0026amp; 2 % Cinsault, Counoise, Muscardin \u0026amp; Vaccarèse. Hand harvested and 100 % destemmed before fermentation over 15 to 20 days, with extraction via plunging the cap as required. Following the malolactic, a rigorous selection is performed and batches that do not meet the Estate’s quality criteria are sold in bulk. The selected batches are matured for 12 months in approximately 50 % barrels and 50 % stainless steel tanks. At this point another selection is made and any lesser batches are again sold in bulk. The final blend is then assembled in tank and matured for a further 6 months before bottling, then a further 4 to 6 months in bottle before it is available for shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2013 was a relatively cool year for the southern Rhone with the crop naturally reduced by poor weather at flowering resulting in small yields of very intense and vibrant fruit. A fabulous vintage with a long life ahead. \u003cstrong\u003eThis vintage is under the radar and this wine is simply outstanding..!!!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(117, 37, 117);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Bright ruby. Mineral-accented raspberry, cherry and floral pastille aromas are complicated by subtle garrigue and spice qualities. Seamless, focused and sweet on the palate, offering potent red berry preserve and floral pastille flavors sharpened and lifted by juicy acidity. Finishes impressively long and precise, featuring slow-building tannins and resonating floral and spice notes.' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 points, Josh Raynolds, Vinous, April 2016.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/Mont-Redon_Logo_small_6006aff4-9664-4a37-9778-8e382b3df4e0_480x480.png?v=1585379708\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"100\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eChâteau Mont-Redon will be familiar to those who know and love Châteauneuf-du-Pape being well recognized as the owners of one of the most highly regarded vineyard sites in the appellation. The superb quality of its vineyards has been recognized throughout history and prior to the adaptation of the appellation controlee system it was one of the few ‘Grand Crus’ in the region (together with Chateau Rayas).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith almost 100 hectares under vine, the majority of Mont-Redon’s vineyards are located in the appellation’s most favoured area, the high plateau which is covered in the large round pudding stones that Châteauneuf is so well known for. At this high point the huge pudding ston galets lie over a rich layer of clay which retains water and keeps the earth below cool as it helps the vines resist the torrid heat of each summer. In the 1960’s some limestone terroir on the western edge of the appellation was planted to white varieties which are perfectly suited to limestone and give whites of great freshness and purity. This remarkable property is in fact a single vineyard which is very unusual in Châteauneuf-du-Pape where holdings are usually quite scattered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere has been considerable investment at Mont-Redon over the past twenty years. The entire winery has been completely renewed and is now naturally climate controlled utilising the water which lies deep below the clay plateau. From this water, cool air spills down into the winery cooling every level so that the whole winery retains a very cool temperature with natural humidity. Rows of oak barriques have replaced the old large foudres of yesteryear, and large temperature controlled stainless steel vats now line the walls, resulting in wines of freshness and finesse in both red and white wines. More recently optical sorting machines at harvest time have helped to remove any unripe or shriveled grapes as well as any vegetation resulting in great precision for every single wine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn recent years the developments have continued at a great pace with Pierre Fabre being installed as wine-maker from 2008 and in 2017 Pierre took over management of the estate from his father and uncle. In 2017 he produced the first Gigondas from purchased fruit and in 2019 the purchase of more vineyards have been made in the southern Rhône. This remarkable estate will continue to develop apace as the potential of its great terroir is realised under the guardianship of Pierre Fabre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMont-Redon is clearly a candidate for not only the most improved producer and the best value producer of the Southern Rhône but now also one the very best producers in the large historic appellation of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Mont-Redon looks destined to become one of the highest achievers of the Rhône Valley in the coming decade. Recent reviews confirm this trend.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49738175250682,"sku":"MR13CNFRED750","price":224.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/products\/Mont-RedonCdPNV_new_f26c256d-df77-4616-b8f3-a8862ed548bb.jpg?v=1680424506","url":"https:\/\/buzzwines.com\/products\/chateau-mont-redon-chateauneuf-du-pape-rouge-2013","provider":"Buzz Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}