A robust, Southern Rhône-style red blend with a lovely wild, garrigue character.
Production
Sourced from a vineyard in Travaillon, 10 miles from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The vines are 35 years old and they grow in soils made up of clay and chalk covered with a layer of pebbles, which naturally keeps yields low. After a manual harvest and grape selection, grapes are destemmed, crushed and cold macerated. Fermentation is for two weeks at 28ºC with daily pumping over. It is aged on its fine lees for 6 months in stainless steel.
Domaine Chante Cigale 'L'Apostrophe' Rouge, Pays de 2023 (6 bottles case)
Vivino ratings
Tasting notes
Savoury black fruit with hints of liquorice and black pepper on the nose, leading to a currently cool and slightly restrained palate. Rich and powerful - the Grenache adds flesh - this has all the intense flavours of the south.
Food match
Richly flavoured casseroles and grilled meats, baked Mediterranean chicken.
Info
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ABV
14%
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CASE/BOTTLE SIZE
6 x 75cl
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REGION/COUNTRY
RHÔNE, FRANCE
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GRAPE
GRENACHE 70%, CINSAULT 20%, SYRAH 10%
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FEATURES
VEGETARIAN, VEGAN, SUSTAINABLE
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CLOSURE
CORK
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WINEMAKER
ALEXANDRE FAVIER
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APPELLATION
MÉDITERRANÉE IGP
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ALLERGEN INFO
CONTAINS SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS
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Meet the producer
Domaine Chante Cigale is located within the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and has been owned by the Sabon Favier family for several generations. Consisting of 41 hectares, the domaine benefits from old vines, some of which are veritably ancient at over 100 years old. Alexandre Favier took over from his father, Christian, and is part of a new wave of producers in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, combining modern technical expertise with time-honoured winemaking practices.
Alexandre is lauded by notable journalists including Steve Danzier and Jancis Robinson for his deftly-made and reasonably-priced wines. Domaine Chante Cigale has also built a reputation for specialising in white wines, of which they produce more than any other estate in the appellation.