Chateaux Beauchene, 'Vignobles de la Serriere' Chateauneuf du Pape

Grape varieties: 75% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre.
Age of the vines: Between 40 and 100 years old
Geographic situation and types of soils:
The “Vignobles de la Serrière” vineyard is located in the north of the appellation, between the villages of Courthézon, Orange and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, on alluvial terraces composed of rounded pebbles mixed with sandy red clay.
Farming methods: Certified High Environmental Value : respect and preservation of the biodiversity, protection of the vineyard by Biocontrol methods.
Methods of vinification: De-stemming of the grapes, maceration for a period of 20 days
minimum. The wine is aged in French oak barrels between 6 to 12 months
Tasting Notes: 
Appearance: deep and intense dark red colour

Nose: ripe black cherry with hints of vanilla and anise

Palate: it displays notes of black cherry, bitter black chocolate with hints of vanilla. This is a powerful and complex wine with harmonious and well-balanced tannic structure.

Peak : 10 to 15 years
Wine & Food:
Ideal with a lamb shoulder in Provence herbs, grilled beef or strawberries salad.