2009 Domaine Chante Cigale Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône France Wine Tasting Note

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Just starting to get into a good place with its plush, rich textures, nose of sweet, black cherry liqueur, thyme, earth and garrigue and lusty finish. This should age for another 10 years or more without any trouble.

Just starting to get into a good place with its plush, rich textures, nose of sweet, black cherry liqueur, thyme, earth and garrigue and lusty finish. This should age for another 10 years or more without any trouble.

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When to Drink Domaine Chante Cigale, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Domaine Chante Cigale can be enjoyed on the young side. Young vintages can be popped and poured, or decanted for about 1 hour or so. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.

Domaine Chante Cigale is usually better with 3-5 years of bottle age. Of course that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. In the best vintages the wine should be consumed within 5-18 years after the vintage.

Serving Domaine Chante Cigale with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips

Domaine Chante Cigale is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.

Domaine Chante Cigale is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, stewed dishes, barbecue, sausage and cassoulet. Domaine Chante Cigale is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms pasta, eggplant, tomatoes and cheese.

The white wine of Domaine Chante Cigale is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.

Domaine Chante Cigale also owns 10 hectares of vines in the Cotes du Rhone appellation. The top wine is a Vieille Vignes that is made from a blend of Grenache, Carignan and Syrah from vines that are on average 50 years of age.

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