Chateau Chantecler Pauillac 2021 Northern Rhone and wild-berry fruit

and wild-berry fruit

“Autour de Jonquieres” is built on the back of old-vines Mourvedre (40%) planted in poor limestone soils

and citrus blossom all given definition by sizzling acidity

Sporting a markedly floral

Both remontage and pigeage are done but the degree to which they are practiced depends on the structure of each vintage

Chateau Chantecler Pauillac 2021 Northern Rhone and wild-berry fruit60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot from 45 year old vines grown on one hectare in the gravelly hillsides of Pauillac. The two types of grapes are harvested by hand and vinified separately before blending. Monsieur Mirande harvests in a single day or perhaps two, waiting for the Cabernet to ripen before picking. The Merlot, maturing earlier, is thus left on the vine to achieve a level of surmaturit which adds to Chanteclers unique and compelling