Domaine Bosquet des Papes
Since 1995, Maurice’s son Nicolas has been contributing to the estate with the purchase of 3 hectares of Côtes du Rhône and 4.5 hectares of Chateauneuf du Pape. Together with his wife Jeanne-Claire, they aim to ensure that this decisive turning point in viticulture is one of modernitý, of combining technical progress with respect for tradition. A tradition they want to evolve, to better adapt to the modern way of consuming wine. Today, it’s all about a real need for measured pleasure and a certain thirst, so to speak, for knowledge, which, after all, goes very well together.
Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge
Grape varieties: 75% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, 3% Vaccarèse, Counoise, Cinsault
Age of vines: Between 50 and 90 years old
Terroir: Clay-limestone soil interspersed with rolled pebbles. Average age of vines 40-50 years
Destemming: 2/3 of bunches are destemmed
Yield: 25 hl per hectare
Aging: in foudre and demi-muids for 12 to 18 months
Press awards: Rated 93/100 in 2016 and 2018 by Jeb Dunnuck
Bosquet des Papes "Cuvée Chante Le Merle"
Grape varieties: 80% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah
Age of vines: Centenarians
Terroir: Clay-limestone soil interspersed with rolled pebbles. Average age of vines 80-90 years
Eralfage: bunches are not destemmed
Yield: 25 hl per hectare
Aging: new foudre and demi-muids 12 to 18 months
Press awards: Rated 95/100 in 2010, 2015 and 2019 by Jeb Dunnuck
Bosquet des Papes "Cuvée A La Gloire de Mon Grand Père"
Grape varieties: 98% Grenache, 2% Cinsault and Clairette
Age of vines: Centenarians
Terroir: Clay soil, vines 60 to 70 years old
Destemming: 50% of bunches destemmed
Yield: 25 hl per hectare
Ageing: foudre and demi-muids 12 to 18 months
Press awards: Rated 97/100 in 2016 by Jeb Dunnuck