Châteauneuf-du-Pape Domaine Paul Autard La Côte Ronde Jean-Paul Autard 2003
14.5%
4.5L
Intensity
Lot presentation
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Domaine Paul Autard La Côte Ronde Jean-Paul Autard 2003
The wine
The Côte Ronde from Paul Autard is produced from 90-year-old vines growing in a soil of pudding stones and fossilised limestone. This cuvée has been matured for sixteen months in new oak barrels after 20-30 days' maceration in vats, interspersed with punching down. The wine has a very expressive nose of cherry, lavender and tobacco. It is dense, concentrated and very rich, with marked tannins that are conducive to a long period of ageing.
About the Producer Paul Autard
The Autard family has a passion for wine in its genes and Jean-Paul Autard has been running Domaine Paul Autard since he was 17. All his viticulture and winemaking choices are driven by the goal of achieving balanced wines that blend power and concentration with elegance and finesse. The property lies between Courthézon and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, on a predominantly sand and pebble terroir. Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvèdre and Muscardin are grown for red and Clairette wines, and Roussanne and Grenache Blanc are cultivated for white. The wines are extremely appealing in their youth but also have very good ageing potential.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 6 bottles
Level: 6 NormalObservation: 6 NormalOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 14.5 %
Region: Rhone Valley
Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Owner: Jean-Paul Autard
Vintage: 2003
Colour: red
Ageing potential: collectable bottle
Service temperature: 16°
Intensity: full-bodied
Leading aroma: black fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine