M. Chapoutier Châteauneuf-du-Pape 'Pie VI' 2022 zarate-aguardientes the grapes are hand-picked then

the grapes are hand-picked then naturally sun-dried on traditional sultana racks before vinification

ripening and time spent on lees gaining concentration and complexity

Whole clusters are pressed and the juice is allowed to go through a very slow fermentation and then rested nine months on the lees

we only started harvesting in mid-September

The 2021 vintage shows an elegant pure lifted version of our Bush Vine Negroamaro

M. Chapoutier Châteauneuf-du-Pape 'Pie VI' 2022 zarate-aguardientes the grapes are hand-picked thenM. Chapoutier Pie VI 2022 Chteauneuf Du Pape displays a deep ruby hue. On the nose, it reveals ripe fruit, spice, and bitter cocoa aromas, with blackberry jelly and aromatic herbs unfolding after breathing. The palate is smooth with velvety tannins, offering a harmonious blend of concentration and complexity. Flavours of liqueur and rich fruit transition to subtle hints of soft spice and dark chocolate on the finish.