Domaine des Pères de L’Église has a long history in the Southern Rhône Valley as the family has been involved in grape growing and wine making in the region dating back to 1884. However, the modern era for the property is quite recent with the start of high quality wines only beginning to take place with the 2007 vintage. Stepping back just a bit, prior to the birth of Domaine des Pères de L’Église in 1978, the estate was known as Domaine de Saints Pères.
Presentation
Presentation
Today, the property is owned by the Gradassi family. Until 1998 the production was sold to negociants but then the two brothers Serge and Jean-Paul Gradassi started bottling at the estate. They have earned reputation for making amazing wines by the name Le Calise de Saint Pierre. When Jean-Paul passed away in 2014, daughter Laetitia (with wine education and experience in Australia and New Zealand) took over with her uncle Serge.
Location
Four cardinal points of the Châteauneuf du Pape appellation. The Domaine covers the four main terroirs of the appellation: sand, limestone, clay and galets roulés.
Terroir
Galiguières limestone terroir.
Winemaking
Fermented 100% in 500L barrels with batonnages.
Ageing
Aged for 12 months in the same barrels.
Varietals
Grenache Noir Blanc : 70%
Clairette : 20%
Bourboulenc : 5%
Roussane : 5%
Clairette : 20%
Bourboulenc : 5%
Roussane : 5%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 14,5 % vol.
GM : No.
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
12°C / 54°F
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
This white offers crisp yellow-peach and lemon flavors. Silken in texture but refreshingly spry. The delicate aromas of white pepper and spring blossoms immediately intrigue, and the flavors don’t disappoint. This wine is floral, spicy and fruity all at once, with a long, mouthwatering finish, full of savory hints of wild herbs and crushed mineral.
Food pairings
Poultry, cheese, seafood.
