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Chateau Cabrieres Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 100% Mourvedre
Chateau Cabrieres
France - Rhone Valley - Chateauneuf du Pape AOC   

Only 1,900 bottles of this singular CDP were produced in 2023. Only three producers in the entire appellation produce a 100% Mourvèdre CDP. This is the first time Chateau Cabrieres has produced a mono-varietal CDP. This cuvée serves as a tribute to their former renowned oenologist partner, Philippe Cambie, who inspired the idea before he passed away.

It has an incredibly Provençal bouquet of sweet kirsch, roasted Provençal herbs, pepper, and Southern Rhône street market-like spicy, exotic nuances. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, with a round, layered mouthfeel, velvety tannins, and a great finish. A smoking good wine, it has tons of charm, character, and complexity.

Specifications
Appellation
Chateauneuf du Pape AOC
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
100% Mourvedre
Age of vines
40+ years old
Soil type
clay-limestone tray, rolled pebbles soil.
Vinification
No irrigation. The grapes, harvested by hand at full ripeness with 2 selective sortings and partial destemming. After a 4-week maceration period with pump-overs, racking, and punch-downs, followed by malolactic fermentation, the wines undergo light filtration before aging for 12 months partially in Allier old oak barrels and concrete tanks.
Production
160 (9-liter cases)
Pairings

Beef stew, Provençal saddle of lamb, Hare stew, roasted red meats, mature cheeses.

Reviews and News

2023 Chateau Cabrieres Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 100% Mourvedre - 94 PTS - JD

2023 Chateau Cabrieres Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 100% Mourvedre - 94 PTS - JD

jeb dunnuck logo 250"All Mourvèdre, the 2023 Châteauneuf Du Pape 100% Mourvèdre was raised 12 months in a mix of concrete and older oak barrels and was just bottled but is showing beautifully. It has an incredibly Provençal bouquet of sweet kirsch, roasted Provençal herbs, pepper, and Southern Rhône street market-like spicy, exotic nuances. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, with a round, layered mouthfeel, velvety tannins, and a great finish. A smoking good 2023, it has tons of charm, character, and complexity. Bravo. Drink 2026-2041. - Jeb Dunnuck"

- Jeb Dunnuck (June 24th 2026), 94 pts

Producer Information: Chateau Cabrieres

The Arnaud family has owned the Château Cabrières property for three generations. In 2009, Guy Arnaud handed over the estate to his daughter, Agnes who married Patrick Vernier. Today, Agnes ...
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