Les Demoiselles de la Font du Loup Chateauneuf du Pape 2023
Intro: Les Demoiselles 2023 is a refined and elegant expression of Chateauneuf du Pape from Chateau de la Font du Loup. Crafted from north facing, sandy terroirs at the estate’s highest elevations, this wine captures freshness and finesse rather than sheer power.
Region: Rhone Valley || Winery: Chateau de la Font du Loup
Grapes: 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah
Aging: Aged in concrete tanks and very old barrels with low temperature fermentation to preserve purity and elegance
ABV: 13.5% || Decant: 10–20 minutes || Serving Temp: 15 °C
Pairing: Grilled beef, lamb shanks, grilled lobster with butter and rosemary, Brie de Meaux, roasted pumpkin with thyme and garlic.
Tasting Notes: The 2023 Les Demoiselles de la Font du Loup Chateauneuf du Pape opens with an expressive bouquet of ripe strawberries, raspberries, and cherries, delicately woven with floral accents and the subtle herbal lift of Provençal garrigue. On the palate, it reveals a graceful harmony of freshness and finesse, where silky tannins frame layers of juicy red fruit, gentle spice, and earthy minerality drawn from its sandy, north-facing terroir. Medium-bodied and elegant, the wine carries vibrant energy and remarkable length, leaving a lingering impression of purity and refinement.
Rating (Complexity & Vintage Year): 91 BA
