Domaine Jean-Louis Canto
(Roncière / Louis Geoffrey)
 Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Cotes du Rhône (Rhône Valley)

The Estate
Jean-Louis Canto has run the Domaine since 1979. He farms with as little chemical intervention as possible. Ploughing the land and allowing nature to take its course is one of Jean-Louis Canto's primary beliefs. His son Geoffrey works beside him and holds much of the same philosophy of grape cultivation. The production for Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge is 5,000 bottles.


Jean-Louis Canto

The Vineyard
Manual harvest on parcels that are selected for their low yield (28 hl/ha). Traditional vinification, using entire bunches of grapes. Tank fermentation for 25 days.  Pumping over and racking are practiced daily, followed by ageing in 1/3 new oak barrels for three months.

   
The vineyard

The Wines


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UPC code: 7 84585 00150 7
2005 Lartizan, Reserve Cador, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 12/750ml
 Made from 90% Grenache, 10% Syrah.
Produced from selected parcels of 70 year old vines planted on sandy soils. Aged 1/3 in small barriques. Candied fruit and cherry aromas of great persistence. Velvety and silky tannins. (118 cases yearly)

WINE ENTHUSIAST (Jan. 10) - 91 pts

National Retail Price: $67.95 / bottle


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UPC code: 7 84585 00343 3
2006 Domaine Louis Geoffrey, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 12/750ml
"Vivid red. Explosively aromatic bouquet of red berries, minerals, incense and Asian spices. Very elegant, with finely textured raspberry and strawberry flavors, no apparent tannins and excellent mineral snap. Finishes with impressive clarity and cut."
- Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (Jan. 09), 
91 pts

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UPC code: 7 84585 00343 3
2005 Domaine Louis Geoffrey, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 12/750ml
85% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre 
Licorice, fruity and leather aromas on the nose.  Black cherry fruits, spicy and peppery flavors.
A very long finish. Very good.

 National Retail Price: $39.95 / bottle

 

2006 Domaine Louis Geoffrey, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Cuvee Rabelais 12/750ml
"Vivid red. Explosively aromatic bouquet of red berries, minerals, incense and Asian spices. Very elegant, with finely textured raspberry and strawberry flavors, no apparent tannins and excellent mineral snap. Finishes with impressive clarity and cut."
- Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (Jan. 09), 
91 pts


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UPC code: 7 84585 00671 7     
2004 Domaine de la Roncière, Côtes du Rhône, Réserve, Rescator 6/750ml
100% Grenache
Aged in oak barrels for a few months.
Ruby garnet color. Ripe and candied cherry aromas. Powerful flavors; soft and delicate tannins. Ideal with poultry, game, meat or cheese. Also, this cuvee will be even better if decanted at room temperature.
National Retail Price: $18.99 / bottle








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2006 Domaine Louis Geoffrey, Flor de Ronce, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 12/750ml
"Inky purple. Deep, ripe and smoky, offering cherry and plum aromas and a subtle licorice quality. Weighty dark fruit preserve flavors are firmed by dryish tannins, which build through the finish. Picks up bitter chocolate and floral pastille on the finish. Will need time."
- International Wine Cellar (Jan 08), 87-89 pts