Clos Saint Patrice Châteauneuf du Pape 2018

The domain

Domaine Saint Patrice is an essential part of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, in the heart of the southern Rhône Valley. Heir to an ancestral know-how, this family estate produces exceptional red wines, renowned for their finesse, intensity and authenticity. With its respect for the terroir and exacting vinification standards, it is the perfect embodiment of the elegance of great Rhône wines.

LE CLOS ST PATRICE IN THE HEART OF CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE

Situated in the prestigious Saint-Patrice area, the estate boasts a unique terroir, including Clos Saint Patrice, a 1.8 hectare monopole right in the centre of the village.
This vineyard benefits from rare limestone soil, ideal exposure and a perfect microclimate, all of which allow the grapes to reach optimum ripeness. The old vines of Grenache and Mourvèdre, produced by massal selection, produce concentrated grapes that are a faithful reflection of their origin.

REASONED AND RESPECTFUL VITICULTURE

Domaine Saint Patrice adopts sustainable, traditional viticulture, without the use of chemical weedkillers or aggressive inputs. The soil is worked by hand, respecting biodiversity and microbial life. This approach ensures that the soil is deeply rooted, guaranteeing the complexity and minerality of the wines. There is minimal intervention in the cellar, to allow the full potential of the vintage and terroir to express itself.

DOMAINE ST PATRICE, VATS OF EXCELLENCE

Domaine Saint Patrice Châteauneuf-du-Pape red wines are seductive because of their controlled freshness, generosity and depth. These are wines that are ready to drink, but also suitable for ageing. Clos Saint Patrice, the estate's flagship cuvée, is produced in very limited quantities. It rivals some of the greatest names in the appellation and is a benchmark among Châteauneuf-du-Pape's ‘vins d'auteur’.