Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Saint-Theodoric Rouge Gabriel Meffre

Gabriel Meffre
Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Saint Theodoric 2013

AOP Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Red

Awards

92 pts Vinous
14,5/20 Bettane & Desseauve 05/2023

Tasting

A rich, bright ruby colour with a subtle and complex nose of plum. The palate is full and structured with dark-fruit flavours of prune and cherry complemented by smooth, silky tannins on the finish.

Food & wine pairings

Enjoy this Châteauneuf du Pape with roasted game, duck fillet or cheese.

Detailed information

Vintage

Harvest 2013 in the Southern Rhône Valley was a very specific one due to a serious shortfall in Grenache grapes caused by a cold and wet Spring. Fortunately, the Syrah and Mourvèdre grapes were beautiful. The yields were then very low which always gives a nice quality and wines that will keep well.

Grape varieties

Grenache noir, Syrah

Winemaking

The grapes are hand-picked and fully destemmed before fermentation. Each grape variety is fermented individually and fermentation/maceration lasts for approximately 4 weeks. After about 12 months of maturing, the different varieties, which were aged partly in oak and partly in vat, are combined to form the final blend before bottling.

Service

Serve between 16°C and can be enjoyed already and up to 10 years of age.

Degree of alcohol

13,5% vol.

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Gabriel Meffre

Delicious and savoury from day one: this is the commitment of our Gabriel Meffre "signature" wines. For each appellation, and in keeping with the characteristics of the vintage, our know-how is recognisable through our experienced blending of "terroirs" and grape varieties and through our careful maturing, favouring purity of fruit and silkyness of texture. Already enjoyable in their first year after bottling, the Crus also have good aging potential.