They use gentle extraction techniques, fermentation lasting about three weeks to one month preceded by a cold maceration. The must is then heated to around 28°C. Aging: The Grenache and Mourvedre are aged for 18 months in enamel-lined cement vats and stainless steel. Aging in used Bordeaux barriques is reserved for the Syrah to promote micro-oxygenation and give structure. To help retain lively aroma and flavor, our wines aren't filtered or fined.
They are very attached to "Tradition," our inheritance passed on from our parents and their parents before them for generations. This wine symbolizes their affection for Châteauneuf-du-Pape, their family and their obsession. It's made from a blend of mostly Grenache. Rich and powerful, it reflects its "terroir" with those black cherry notes typical of our appellation.
91 points, "More serious than the Premices, the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape Tradition has additional structure and depth, with classic red and black fruits, leather, bouquet garni and spice aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, nicely concentrated and layered, it has the house purity and texture while staying firmly grounded in the Southern Rhône." - Wine Advocate