Domaine de la Vieille JulienneCôtes du Rhône Rouge Lieu Dit Clavin 2021

Name: Côtes du Rhône Rouge Lieu Dit Clavin
Brand: Domaine de la Vieille Julienne
SKU: VIN-023744
Price: 26 GBP
Availability: InStock

Product code: 23744

£26.00 inc VAT

Red Wine from
Rhône, France

Country: France

Region: Rhône

Sub-Region: Côtes du Rhône

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Domaine de la Vieille Julienne

Alcohol: 14.00%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Cinsault, Grenache/Garnacha, Mourvèdre, Shiraz/Syrah

Grape: 80% Grenache/Garnacha, 20% Syrah/Mourvèdre/Cinsault

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Country: France

Region: Rhône

Sub-Region: Côtes du Rhône

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Domaine de la Vieille Julienne

Alcohol: 14.00%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Cinsault, Grenache/Garnacha, Mourvèdre, Shiraz/Syrah

Grape: 80% Grenache/Garnacha, 20% Syrah/Mourvèdre/Cinsault

Taste Profile

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidic

Tasting Note

This Côtes du Rhône exhibits a deep ruby colour with violet glimmers. The nose is complex and expressive, offering ripe black cherry, plum, and blackberry aromas entwined with fragrant Provençal herbs, cracked black pepper, and hints of smoked leather. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, with polished yet structured tannins and a vibrant acidity that breathes life into layers of dark fruit, spice, and subtle earthy undertones. The finish is long, savoury, and persistent, capturing the essence of its terroir beautifully.

Product Notes

Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Côtes du Rhône Rouge Lieu Dit Clavin wine is a stunning embodiment of French viticulture. This radiant ruby-red wine, originating from the picturesque Rhône valley, exudes captivating aromas of ripe raspberries, cherries, and earthy undertones. Its full-bodied palate showcases a delightful balance of sweetness and acidity with supple tannins. Complex notes of roasted plums, toasted spices, and a hint of oak lend towards a memorable finish. This luxurious wine, expertly crafted by Domaine de la Vieille Julienne, is an excellent accession to any aficionado's collection. An exceptional wine that splendidly compliments earthy cuisine.

About the Winery

Domaine de la Vieille Julienne is one of Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s most compelling estates, rooted in the far north of the appellation where cooler exposures and mistral winds temper the Provençal sun. The Daumen family has tended these vines since the early 1900s, with Jean-Paul Daumen steering the domaine since 1990. His approach is uncompromisingly artisanal: organic farming (long practised, now certified), very low yields, hand harvesting, native yeasts, and élevage in large, neutral foudres that privilege the voice of place.

The mosaic of parcels includes venerable Grenache planted in 1905, alongside Mourvèdre, Syrah, Counoise and Cinsault, on soils that mix galets roulés with sandy and clay-limestone bands. Many plots face north, an anomaly in Châteauneuf-du-Pape that helps to preserve acidity and spice. This combination gives the wines a striking balance of ripeness and lift.

The red Châteauneuf-du-Pape is usually dominated by old-vine Grenache, with supporting varieties blended to emphasise texture and complexity rather than oak. In great years the domaine bottles a tiny-production Réservé from its oldest, most singular sites. The white, produced in very small quantities from Clairette, Roussanne and Grenache Blanc, is taut, saline and ageworthy. Beyond Châteauneuf, the estate crafts an expressive Côtes du Rhône from the neighbouring lieu-dit Clavin, often declassified fruit that punches well above its appellation.

Purity and precision define the style. Aromas of raspberry liqueur, garrigue and dried flowers segue to silken yet vibrant palates, framed by mineral freshness and fine, chalky tannins. The wines are powerful, they remain remarkably lifted. Ageing potential is excellent; the top cuvées can evolve effortlessly for two decades or more.

Still family-owned and resolutely independent, Domaine de la Vieille Julienne is a reference point for thoughtful, terroir-first Châteauneuf-du-Pape. It marries heritage with a modern sensibility, proving that intensity need not come at the expense of finesse. And grace.

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