2006 Laurent Tardieu Chateauneuf Du Pape

TERROIR Les Bedines, la Crau on round pebbles, les Gardioles. NATURE DES SOLS Round pebbles. ELEVAGE 12 months in one vintage barrels - Allier et Tronçais. Then 6 months in foudre. WINEMAKING 50% non destemmed. GRAPES Grenache : 70% Cinsault : 5% Syrah : 25% TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Alcohol level: 14,5% Age of vines: Grenache: from 60 to 80 years, Syrah: 40 years. Mise en bouteille: Without fining and filtration.