By Cellier des Princes
AOC Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Sainte Vierge 2024

Winemaker's Note
Cuvee Sainte Vierge is made from parcels in Courthezon, with round pebbles on sandy soils. The name "Ste Vierge" comes from the Statue of the Virgin Mary in the vineyard.

Terroir
Large round pebbles on sandy soil.

Grape Varieties
90% Grenache, 5% Syrah, and 5% Mourvedre. Selected parcels of old-vine Grenache.

Winemaking
Hand-picked at peak maturity and fast transportation in small containers to the winery to avoid juice release and oxidation. Total destemming, 4 to 5 weeks of maceration, pumping over, and daily release. Controlled temperature at 28 to 30 degrees C.

Aging
12 months in concrete tank. No oak to show the purest expression of the Grenache and the terroir.

Tasting Notes
This ruby-red wine is very complex, delicate, and elegant, with aromas of red currant, red cherries, leather, and tobacco, with spicy overtones such as lavender, thyme, and rosemary. Excellent balance in the mouth; tannins are elegant and silky.

Serving Suggestions
To enjoy now or can be kept up to 5 years. Serve at 60-64 degrees F. It will be appreciated with poultry, stew, game such as venison, and will be perfect with fine cheese.
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Wine: CELLIER DES PRINCES Chateauneuf-du-Pape 'Cuvee Ste Vierge' 2024
Score/Rating: 93
Suggested Drinking Window: 2026 - 2036
Review Date: 05/2026
Reviewed By: J. D'Angelo
Tasting Notes: The 2024 'Cuvee Ste Vierge' Chateauneuf-du-Pape opens with expressive aromas of ripe red berries, dark cherry, and wild raspberry accented by hints of Provencal herbs, violet florals, cracked pepper, and warm earth. On the palate, it is supple and polished, offering a silky texture framed by fine tannins and vibrant freshness. Layers of red and dark fruit unfold alongside subtle mineral and savory undertones, leading into a long, graceful finish with excellent balance and poise. Already approachable for its finesse and purity, this wine also shows the concentration and structure to reward cellaring over the next several years.