Learn everything about Domaine de la Cote de l’Ange Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting notes, wine and food pairing tips, best vintages, a history of the property, information on the vineyards and winemaking. If you want to read about other important wineries and wine makers from the Rhone valley: Links to all Rhone Valley Wine Producer Profiles
Domaine de la Cote de l’Ange only dates back to 1972 when the domaine was founded by Jean Claude Mestre and Monique Jeune. The Jeune family were quite experienced as growers and winemakers in the southern Rhone as the family had previously owned the well regarded Domaine Monpertuis.
Domaine de la Cote de l’Ange produced their first vintage in 1974. The property has remained in the hands of the same family and is managed today by Yannick Gasparri and Corinne Gasparri.
Domaine de la Cote de l’Ange Vineyards, Wines, Winemaking
Domaine de la Cote de l’Ange owns 13.5 hectares of vineyards in Chateauneuf du Pape and an additional 2.5 hectares of vines located in the Cotes du Rhone appellation. 1.5 hectares are devoted to the growing of white wine grapes. The remaining 12 hectares are used in the production of red Chateauneuf du Pape wine.
Domaine de la Cote de l’Ange produces three red wines and one white wine in Chateauneuf du Pape. wine.
Domaine de la Cote de l’Ange Tradition is made from a blend of 70% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre and 20% Syrah, but that can vary, depending on the vintage. The terroir is rocks, pebbles and limestone.
The grapes are 100% destemmed. The wine is aged in a combination of old foudres, tank and from time to time, a small amount of older, French oak barrels. On average the production is close to 2,200 cases per year.
Domaine de la Cote de l’Ange Vieilles Vignes is produced from 80% old vine Grenache and 20% Mourvedre. The vines are on average more than 80 years of age. The terroir is pure rocks and stones.
The Grenache is aged in mostly large, old foudres and tank. The Syrah is aged in used French oak barrels. Not much wine is produced. On average, the production is close to 400 cases per year.
Domaine de la Cote de l’Ange Secret de l’Ange was produced for the first time in 2007 and was made from a blend dominated by up to 80% old vine Mourvedre that is blended with 20% old vine Grenache. However, the blend can vary with some vintages having a lot more Mourvedre. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for between 14-16 months.
Domaine de la Cote de l’Ange Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc is most often a blend of 30% Clairette, 30% Bourboulenc, 20% Roussanne and 20% Grenache Blanc. The wine is aged in a combination of steel tanks and new, French oak barrels, the production is close to 350 cases per year.
When to Drink Domaine de la Cote de l’Ange, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Domaine de la Cote de l’Ange can be enjoyed on the young side. Young vintages can be popped and poured, or decanted for about 1 hour, give or take. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Domaine de la Cote de l’Ange is usually better with 2-4 years of bottle age. Of course that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. In the best vintages the wine should be consumed within 4-12 years after the vintage.
Serving and Decanting de la Cote de l’Ange with Wine, Food Pairing Tips
Domaine de la Cote de l’Ange is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Domaine de la Cote de l’Ange is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, stewed dishes, sausage, barbecue and cassoulet. Domaine de la Cote de l’Ange is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms pasta, eggplant, tomatoes and cheese.
The white wine of Domaine de la Cote de l’Ange makes a perfect wine and food match with shellfish, fresh seafood of all types, veal, pork, chicken and cheese.
From 2.5 hectares of vines, Domaine de la Cote de l’Ange also makes a Cotes du Rhone which offers great value.
Domaine de la Côte de l'Ange Wine Tasting Notes
15 Vintages 33,364 Views Sort by Vintage-Rating
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2021
Domaine de la Côte de l'Ange (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Flowers, strawberries, and black raspberry notes open the perfume. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, elegant, fresh, soft. and forward, with a sweetness to the red fruits in the refined, finish. Drink from 2024-2029. 293 Views Tasted Jan 30, 2024 |
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2020
Domaine de la Côte de l'Ange Vieilles Vignes (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
An array of spices and flowers along with a touch of oak and red berries create the nose. The wine is soft, fresh and polished on the palate with a silky, refined, sweet, kirsch finish that will be a treat to enjoy on release. The wine was made using a blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvedre. Drink from 2022 1,385 Views Tasted Jan 27, 2023 |
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2019
Domaine de la Côte de l'Ange (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Flowers, herbs, spices, sweet, red cherries and silky textures are the hallmarks of this refined expression of Chateauneuf du Pape. The elegant finish packs in load of dark, red berries with a touch of cocoa on the backend. Drink from 2022 - 2033 3,113 Views Tasted Jan 9, 2022 |
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2019
Domaine de la Côte de l'Ange Blanc (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Fresh squeezed citrus with green apple and honeysuckle pop on the nose. On the palate, the wine is fruity, forward and early drinking, with a spicy, citrus and white peach finish. Drink from 2022 - 2027 1,117 Views Tasted Jan 9, 2022 |
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2018
Domaine de la Côte de l'Ange (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Earthy, herbal, peppery red fruits pop on the nose. On the palate, the wine is ripe, long and deep with a hint of cocoa that comes along with all spicy, black cherries. 1,246 Views Tasted Oct 12, 2020 |
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2016
Domaine de la Côte de l'Ange (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Medium bodied, forward, lush, polished wine with ripe, sweet, fruits and hints of coffee, thyme and cherries in the mix. The plushly textured wine was made from blending 65% Grenache, 25% Mourvedre and 10% Syrah. This is a big leap up from previous vintages. 2,581 Views Tasted Sep 18, 2018 |
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2015
Domaine de la Côte de l'Ange Secret de l'Ange (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Powerful, intense, full bodied and spicy, with loads of fresh, spicy, peppery fruits and spice. Tannic and demanding time, this will gain in complexity with time. But due to the large amount of Mourvedre, 80%, followed by 20% Grenache, this will age really well. I liked the style here and find this to be a interesting wine that needs to be tasted. 1,415 Views Tasted Aug 21, 2017 |
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2015
Domaine de la Côte de l'Ange Vieilles Vignes (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Rich, fat juicy fruits, ripe, but powerful tannins and a blast of dark, juicy, fresh, ripe red berries and herbs in the finish. Full bodied, lush and intense, the wine has length and complexity that will be improved with some time in the cellar. The wine was made using a blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvedre. 1,645 Views Tasted Aug 21, 2017 |
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2015
Domaine de la Côte de l'Ange (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Forward, early drinking, medium bodied wine with a spicy, incense, coffee, thyme and cherry kirsch core of fruit. The round textured wine was made from blending 70% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 15% Mourvedre. 1,590 Views Tasted Aug 21, 2017 |
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2013
Domaine de la Côte de l'Ange (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Light, bright and simple, with a crisp red fruit character and some garrigue that will be best tasted young. 2,999 Views Tasted Sep 7, 2015 |
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2010
Domaine de la Côte de l'Ange Secret de l'Ange (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
With loads of fresh, spicy, peppery berries, jam, spice box, licorice and garrigue notes, this is full bodied and concentrated. The wine is deep, spicy, rich and mouth filling. With one of the highest portions of Mourvedre in Chateauneuf du Pape, this is a truly serious wine that needs to be tasted. 2,616 Views Tasted May 31, 2013 |
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2010
Domaine de la Côte de l'Ange Vieilles Vignes (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Intense blackberry jam, licorice, black cherry, espresso bean and spice are found in the aromatics. Ripe, fat, concentrated and full bodied, this lush expression of Chateauneuf du Pape ends with layers of fresh, jammy black cherries. 3,859 Views Tasted Mar 21, 2012 |
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2010
Domaine de la Côte de l'Ange (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Silky, smoky, red berries, earth, ripe, sweet plums and spice deliver a supple, spice filled, fresh finish. 3,789 Views Tasted May 29, 2013From a blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre and 10% Syrah, the wine opens with smoke, earth, strawberry and black cherry jam. Round and fleshy, the wine ends with ripe, sweet, black cherries. 2,337 Views Tasted Mar 21, 2012 |
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2009
Domaine de la Côte de l'Ange Secret de l'Ange (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
With 70% old vine Mourvedre in the blend along with 30% Grenache, the wine is powerful, concentrated, dark, young, meaty, spicy, tannic and fresh. 1,360 Views Tasted Jul 31, 2015 |
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2007
Domaine de la Côte de l'Ange Secret de l'Ange (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Dark, fat, dense and intense, this blend of 80% Mourvedre and 20% Grenache serves up a potent brew of espresso bean, spice, black cherry liqueur and an earthy, barnyard component. Lushly textured and concentrated, this modern styled wine will appeal more to some tasters than others. 2,019 Views Tasted Dec 31, 2014 |
