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
Terroirs de Gissac in the commune of Saint Laurent des Arbres.
Terroir
Area bordering Châteauneuf du Pape on the sands at St Georges, commune of Codolet and on the sands of Gissac at Saint Laurent des Arbres.
Winemaking
Long maceration in concrete vats.
Ageing
Concrete tank (100%).
Varietals
Grenache noir : 80%
Carignan : 15%
Syrah : 5%
Carignan : 15%
Syrah : 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
16°C / 61°F
Ageing potential
5 years
Tasting
Charming blackberry and violet fragrances introduce this blend of Grenache, Carignan and Syrah. It’s a graceful, supple wine but intensely rich and ripe, toeing a deft line of power and elegance. Fresh acidity and firm, gripping tannins accentuate a persistent finish.
Food pairings
Grilled meat, white meat, beef carpaccio.
