Domaine de Pignan Châteauneuf-du-Pape “Tradition” 2022.
Grape Varieties:
64% Grenache, 13% Mourvèdre, 12% Syrah, 5% Cinsault, 4% various permitted varieties, 2% Counoise
Alcohol: 15.5% ABV
Vinification & Maturation:
Harvested at optimal ripeness to capture the full expressive potential of the region’s high octane terroir, the 2022 “Tradition” is vinified traditionally with gentle extraction to preserve fruit purity. The wine is aged in seasoned 228-litre French oak barriques as well as large format oak barrels and vats, allowing for subtle textural integration without overt oak influence.
A thunderous expression of Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s grandeur, the 2022 Domaine de Pignan “Tradition” launches from the glass with powerful aromas of roasted provençale wild herbs like rosemary and thyme, meaty charcoal bbq smoke, black cherry compote, sun-drenched fig, and smoky meat. The palate delivers a hedonistic wave of lush, ripe fruit—Grenache’s velvet generosity meets Syrah’s dark spice and Mourvèdre’s savoury backbone. There’s a seamless, enveloping richness here: full-bodied and opulent yet harmoniously knit, with polished tannins and a sumptuous, lingering finish. A powerful yet poised red, it showcases the archetype of southern Rhône intensity without sacrificing balance. Ideal for grilled lamb, game, or mushroom risotto, but it’s also perfect for sipping slowly by the fire! Drink now for its bold fruit or cellar through 2035 to reveal further depth and nuance. A benchmark crowd-pleaser that epitomizes the style.
