Domaine de la Charbonniere
Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes
Domaine de la Charbonniere has always been deeply familial, with the fourth generation of the Maret family now in charge; the eldest daughter, Veronique Maret, took over winemaking responsibilities in 2007 and she and her sister Caroline have run operations since 2014 (though the entire family, including their mother, Mireille, and father, Michel, can still be found working hard in every aspect of the winemaking process). The estate covers 18.5 hectares of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, 4 hectares of Vacqueyras (in Sarrians), 2 hectares of Cotes du Rhone, and 3 hectares of IGP. Veronique’s most notable influences at Domaine de la Charbonniere have been to update and modernize the winery itself while also more adamantly employing organic winemaking practices. She brings new perspective and energy to a traditional estate that will surely find itself in the spotlight in vintages to come.
Tasting Notes
Old vines offer restricted yields and vigor while concentrating energy on the grapes. This is evident here as the wine showcases intense red and black fruits, underbrush, roasted aromas and spice.
Press
2020:
95 points - Antonio Galloni
2017:
97 - Robert Parker
96 points - James Suckling
94 points - Wine Spectator
94 points - Antonio Galloni
2016:
96-98 points - Robert Parker
96 points - James Suckling
95 points - Wine Spectator
2015:
95 points - Wine Spectator
95 points - James Suckling
94 points - Robert Parker
APPELLATION
Chateauneuf-du-Pape
VARIETAL
Grenache, Mourvedre
ABV
15.5%
PHILOSOPHY
Organic