Domaine Sénéchaux Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2019

The nose gives a funnel of black berry fruit, without immediate definition; it has an inner sweetness and ripeness, is pretty copious potentially, hints at headiness. The palate holds fluid content, with wavy lines of red fruit, red berries. The tannins curve into the wine, so it’s in shape to be a pretty big glass of Châteauneuf.

Grape 68% Grenache, 17-28% Syrah, 13-20% Mourvèdre

Food match noble fish and shellfish dishes, lobster), poultry, veal, pork, strong cheeses

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Domaine des Sénéchaux is one of the oldest domaines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape with a history dating back to the 14th century. 

The estate covers 25 hectares in two excellent areas: 12 hectares near Château la Nerthe and 15 hectares in the Montalivet-Bois des Sénéchaux district, near Château Rayas. With the Cazes family taking over the property in 2006, there the vineyards and winery have been rejuvenated and restored. The Cazes are, of course, even more famous for their ownership of the superlative Pauillac property, Château Lynch Bages.

The red is a blend of 90% Grenache, 5% Syrah, 3% Mourvèdre and 2% other varietals. Fermentation is in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats and the wines are then matured in French oak barrels for 12- 15 months, some of which are new. The wines are bottled unfiltered.