Châteauneuf du Pape should be enjoyed young for its aromatic freshness with floral and citrus notes. The mouth is very pure and expresses all of the terroir’s minerality. After a few years of ageing, acacia notes appear, even oily character as well as a very smooth texture. Cellaring potential: 15 years or more. It will ideally pair with foie gras, oysters, black truffle scrambled eggs or a parmesan cheese and scallop risotto.

About the producer: Château Mont-Redon is the largest wine producer in Chateauneuf du Pape with 165 hectares of land to their name. That includes 100 hectares planted with vines. They also own several hectares of vines in Lirac and the Cotes du Rhone appellation.