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Famille Gonnet Domaine Font de Michelle
France, Rhône
Famille Gonnet Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Etienne Gonnet 2006
Grenache 65 % — Syrah 20 % — Mourvèdre 15 %

The Vineyard

A hommage to Etienne Gonnet. Produced only in exceptional vintages from 100+ year old Grenache and very old Syrah and Mourvèdre.

The Vinification

Traditional in wooden vat, 50% to 100% stalk removed, 30 days fermentation and maceration, natural yeast. Aged in concrete and wooden vats, Syrah and Mouvèdre in demi muid barrels (600L).

Tasting Notes

Bouquet of ripe fruits: morello cherries, blackcurrants, blackberries, liquorice, bay leaves, spice and hints of dark chocolate.

Food & Wine Pairing

Pair with Coq au vin (chicken in wine), or seared duck breast with mushrooms and cherry jus.