Domaine Chante Cigale White

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Domaine Chante Cigale

Domaine Chante Cigale, located within the village of

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, has been owned and operated by the Sabon

Favier family for several generations. It covers 50 hectares of vineyards

classified in the Châteauneuf-du- Pape appellation. More ten years ago,

Christian Favier, the father, released the reins to his son, Alexandre, who

has soon become well-known in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. His wines has

been lauded by famous journalist like Jancis Robinson , R parker or Steve

Danzen...

20% Clairette - 20% Roussanne - 20% Bourboulenc -20% Grenache Blanc-

20% Picpoul

The estate is located in a very stony part of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape area,

where you can find the famous "galets roulés" (rolled pebbles). A large part of

the vineyard is on the famous plateau de Cabrières, near to Château

Montredon. Rolled pebbles (limestone). Vines : 45 years old - 5 Ha (12 acres)

for the white wine - Yield : Average 24Hl/Ha - 1.5T. per acre

Manual grape harvest with selective sorting. Direct pressing .Alcoholic

fermentation in stainless-steel vats ( 70 %) and burgundy barrels ( 30 %). No

malolactic fermentation in order to maintain a good level of acidity.

Ageing on fine lees for 6 months.

A nose of exotic fruits and white flowers.A full-rounded mouth with finesse and

a long mineral finish.

On its own or with shellfish and seafood, and with white meats ,à la crême.

10 years.

2018 90 Jed Dunnuck

2017 92 Wine Advocate

2017 91 Wine Spectator

2017 91 Vinous

2016 93 Wine Advocate

2016 90 Decanter

2016 91 Vinous

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