Domaine de La Vieille Julienne : Les Trois Sources 2019

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Les Trois Sources 2019 cuvée from Domaine de La Vieille Julienne

Serving

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

Cellaring

This Les Trois Sources 2019 cuvée from Domaine de La Vieille Julienne can be cellared until approximately 2039.

A seductive Châteauneuf-du-Pape red wine of finesse and aromatic expression

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, has developed an ecological approach to vineyard management through limiting treatments, abandoning chemical products in favor of biodynamics. Through the quality and aromatic palette of its cuvées, Domaine de La Vieille Julienne has become a must-see reference for Rhône Valley wines over the vintages.

The wine

Les Trois Sources from Domaine de La Vieille Julienne is a Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine from a 5.9-hectare vineyard, managed biodynamically and Demeter certified. The vines, averaging 75 years old, are planted on north-facing terraces, with soil composed of Villafranchian terrace pebbles and yellow molassic sands.

Vinification and aging

The manually harvested grapes are sorted in the plot and then a second sorting is done upon arrival at the winery. Vinification is carried out exclusively with indigenous yeasts without the addition of sulfur. Maceration for 20 days. The extraction is light in order to preserve the integrity of the grapes. The aging lasts one year in oak barrels and 6 months in bottles.

Blend

Grenache (70%)
Cinsault (10%)
Syrah (5%)
Mourvèdre (5%)
Counoise (5%)
Various (5%).