Domaine Chante Cigale Red

Chateauneuf-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...

65% Grenache 20% Syrah 10% Mourvèdre 5% Cinsault

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

where you can find the famous “galets roulés”. A large part of the vineyard is

located on the famous plateau de Cabrières, near the Château Montredon.

Rolled pebbles (limestone). Vines : 45 years old - 90 acres –Yield : 2.1 T

/acre.

Manual grape harvest with selective sorting. Long fermentation (18 days) with

temperature control. Maceration for 25 to 28 days.

60% in large oak tuns, 10% in new barrels and 30% in concrete vats (14 to 18

months).

A classic Châteauneuf enhancing the soft and rich character of the Grenache

on the specific terroir of Châteauneuf. A body both smooth and strong.

8 to 12 years.

Red meats grilled or “en sauce “, coq au vin, venison. Ripe cheeses.

2017 92-94 Jed Dunnuck

2016 91 Wine Advocate

2016 91 Vinous

2015 94 Wine Advocate

2015 91-93 Vinous