Domaine du Bienheureux - Châteauneuf du Pape 2022
Domaine du Bienheureux , nestled in the legendary appellation of Châteauneuf-du-Pape , embodies the quintessence of the Southern Rhône: a balance of tradition, power, and finesse. Bathed in sunshine and rooted in the appellation's emblematic rolled pebbles, the vines benefit from an ideal Mediterranean climate and meticulous, soil-friendly farming practices. Each vintage is born from a careful selection of the finest parcels, where fruit expression and the depth of the terroir are paramount.
The 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Domaine du Bienheureux embodies this quest for authenticity. Made from a blend dominated by Grenache , complemented by Syrah , Mourvèdre , and Cinsault , it is vinified in concrete tanks and then partially aged in large oak casks and demi-muids to preserve the purity of the fruit and the wine's velvety structure. The 2022 vintage, warm yet balanced, yielded perfectly ripe grapes, resulting in a dense and harmonious wine.
On the nose, this wine reveals an enchanting bouquet of ripe red and black fruits—cherry, plum, blackberry—accompanied by notes of garrigue, sweet pepper, and oriental spices. On the palate, the texture is ample and silky, supported by supple and perfectly integrated tannins. Flavors of jammy fruit mingle with nuances of cocoa, licorice, and thyme, while the long and generous finish lingers with a subtle balsamic and mineral touch.
This 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Domaine du Bienheureux is a wine of character, both sunny and refined, which fully expresses itself after a few years of aging. It will pair magnificently with a grilled lamb chop, a game stew, a prune tagine, or a mature pressed cheese.
Grape varieties: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault
