2021 Domaine le Prieuré des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Couchant Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône France Wine Tasting Note
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2021
Domaine le Prieuré des Papes Le Couchant (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
A new wine, and producer to me, the vineyard was previously used to produce Domaine La Milliere. Here you find a fresh, strawberry, underbrush, and floral wine that is medium-bodied, fresh, sweet, pure, and refined, as well as forward, supple and ready-to-drink on release. The wine blends Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre. Drink from 2024-2031. 377 Views Tasted Feb 19, 2024 |
When to Drink Domaine Le Prieure des Papes, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Domaine Le Prieure des Papes 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 Le Prieure des Papes is usually better with 3-4 years of bottle age. Of course that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. In the best vintages the wine should be consumed within 3-12 years after the vintage.
Serving Domaine Le Prieure des Papes with Wine, Food Pairing Tips
Domaine Le Prieure des Papes is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Domaine Le Prieure des Papes is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, stewed dishes, sausage, barbecue, grilled meats and cassoulet. Domaine Le Prieure des Papese is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms pasta, eggplant and tomatoes.
The white wine of Domaine Le Prieure des Papes 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 Le Prieure des Papes also owns 12 hectares of vines in the Cotes du Rhone appellation where they produce both red and white wine.
