2012 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Roc-Epine, Dom. Lafond
Red • Rhône Valley • Châteuneuf-du-Pape AOC • France • 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre • 90-92/100 Stephen Tanzer, 17,5/20 Jancis Robinson, 16/20 Vinum Wine Magazine
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2012 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Roc-Epine, Domaine Lafond, Côtes-du-Rhône, France, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Pascal and Jean-Pierre Lafond own 65 hectares of vineyards in Tavel, Lirac and since 2001 nearly a hectare in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Since the vineyards are in the eastern half of the appellation Tavel and Lirac (from Châteauneuf-du-Pape), we also find vineyards with huge round boulders of 10-30 cm diameter. It is a perfectly equipped winery, that works organically and it is fully HACCP-certified (food safety).
Nature of the soil: stony for a parcel and sandy on ocher terraces of pebbles for the other parcel.
Climate: temperate warm, Mediterranean and very windy, Châteauneuf Du Pape is located in the center of the Rhône Valley. Rainfall reduced, sunshine during 2700 hours/year on average.
Average age of the vines: 40 years.
- Name:
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape Roc-Epine, Dom. Lafond
- Appelation:
- Châteuneuf-du-Pape AOC
- Country:
- France
- Region:
- Rhône Valley
- Type:
- Red
- Vintage:
- 2012
- Varietal:
- 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre
- Content:
- 750 ml
- Degree of alcohol:
- 14.0%
- Wine-growing:
- Organic
- Expert Rating:
- Our price per bottle:
- €29,90
- Type:
- Ruby red
- Nose:
- Cuberdons, meaty, garrigue, laurel and pepper
- Taste:
- Delicate and fruity attack, nice mix of blackberries, blueberries and raspberries, very fine tannins, splendid finish, long with a lot of elegance
- Dishes suggestions:
- Partridges, woodcock, roasted pork
- To drink from:
- 2016
- To drink until:
- 2025
- Service Temperature:
- 16°C
- Delivery:
- Once you’ve completed your order you’ll receive an order confirmation email. Then, when your order leaves our warehouse you’ll receive a shipping confirmation email that includes a code to track the status of your order.
- Billing:
- Your invoice will be automatically sent to you after your purchase. Please fill in the usual information while placing your order (name, address, VAT number). You can also contact us through: support@upperwine.com.
- Returns:
- Please check the status of the case and bottles upon delivery. If you want to return your order, please send an email to support@upperwine.com. Returns will only be accepted in their original and closed packaging.
- Packaging:
- All bottles are repackaged in shock-absorbing packaging designed for the transport of wine.