{"product_id":"2023-domaine-font-de-courtedune-chateauneuf-du-pape","title":"2023 Domaine Font de Courtedune, Châteauneuf-du-Pape","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine Font de Courtedune is a small, family-owned boutique producer run by siblings Caroline and Frédéric Charon. Situated in the northern sector of Châteauneuf-du-Pape near Courthézon, the estate is known for extremely old vines, many over 100 years old, planted in pure quartz sand, the same rare soil type made famous by Château Rayas. Sand soils yield Grenache of incredible aromatic delicacy, silkiness, and pale color, defying the typical perception of heavy, dark Southern Rhône reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is dominated by 85% old-vine Grenache. Unusually for the appellation, Font de Courtedune uses zero wood in the cellar, aging the wine exclusively in subterranean concrete vats to preserve the pristine red fruit and floral freshness of the sandy terroir. The 2023 vintage is lush yet remarkably silky, offering wild raspberries, kirsch, lavender, dried garrigue herbs, and a smooth, velvety finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted from old vines on pure sandy soils, delivering an exceptionally silky, Rayas-like style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged completely in concrete without oak, keeping the wine pure, fruity, and aromatic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich and generous on the palate while remaining weightless, supple, and beautifully perfumed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at cool room temperature between 60°F and 63°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecant for 45 minutes to let the sweet red fruit and garrigue aromatics unfurl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour into burgundy stems to appreciate its high-toned floral and spice perfume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with roasted lamb with herbs de Provence, duck confit, or wild mushroom tart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47745951334454,"sku":"SOMM2609-DFC23CDP-750","price":64.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023DomaineFontdeCourtedune_Chateauneuf-du-Pape.png?v=1789514985","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/2023-domaine-font-de-courtedune-chateauneuf-du-pape","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}