Domaine de La Vieille Julienne : Les Hauts-Lieux 2017

The refinement and aromatic expression of a Châteauneuf-du-Pape red wine

The property

Purchased in 1905 by the Daumen family, the Domaine de la Vieille Julienne has experienced unprecedented growth since 1990, when Jean-Paul Daumen joined the family property.

This man, passionate about his terroir, develops an ecological management of the vineyard through the limitation of treatments, the abandonment of chemical products in favor of biodynamics.

Through the quality and aromatic palette of its cuvées, the Domaine de la Vieille Julienne has become over the vintages an essential reference of the wines of the Rhône Valley.

The wine

The Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Hauts-Lieux 2017 from Domaine de la Vieille Julienne is the result of a natural approach to winemaking and an exceptional terroir. Conducted according to the precepts of biodynamics and Demeter Certified, this 2.8-hectare vineyard with vines approximately 70 years old rests on a soil composed of quartzite pebbles, red clay, and rare yellow sands.

Vinification and aging

The manually harvested grapes undergo two successive sorts, in the vineyard and in the cellar. The vinification is carried out using indigenous yeasts, without sulfur. Maceration of 20 days followed by a light extraction. The aging of one year in oak barrels is followed by an additional 6 months of aging in bottles.

Blend

Grenache (65%), mourvèdre (20%) counoise and cinsault (15%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Hauts-Lieux 2017 from Domaine de la Vieille Julienne

Service

For optimal tasting, serve between 16 and 18°C.

Storage

This Rhône Valley red wine can be kept in the cellar until around 2037 to reveal its full aromatic palette.