Isabel Ferrando - 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape

    Isabel Ferrando - 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape

    Rhône • Châteauneuf-du-Pape • Red

    450,00€ tax included
    450,00€ tax included
    75,00€ / unit
    Packaging : 6 x 75cl - Carton

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    Description

    • Country France
    • Region Rhône
    • Appellation Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    • Color Red
    • Alcohol 12.5
    • Vintage 2020
    • Grape varieties 75% Grenache Noir, 2% Syrah, 11% Mourvèdre and 12% Cinsault

    Domaine Saint-Préfert – Isabel Ferrando is one of the most sought-after names in Châteauneuf-du-Pape , located in the southern part of the appellation, in the heart of the historic Southern Rhône vineyards. Under Isabel Ferrando's guidance, the estate has acquired an exceptional reputation thanks to its profound wines, remarkable precision, and crafted from very old Grenache vines. For years, it has established itself as a benchmark, prioritizing a plot-by-plot approach, demanding organic farming practices, and an authentic expression of the terroir. The 2020 vintage confirms this excellence with a wine of rare intensity and captivating elegance.

    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    This 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape displays a deep garnet color with purple highlights. The nose opens with an intense bouquet of ripe black fruit, sweet spices, and floral notes. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and silky, supported by remarkable freshness that perfectly balances the power of the Grenache. The long, vibrant finish leaves an impression of purity and elegance rarely achieved.

    Food & wine pairings

    Perfect with a roast rack of lamb, a wild boar stew, a rib of beef or a Provençal herb gratin.
    Producer

    Producer

    The Domaine Saint-Préfert vineyard stretches across the emblematic soils of rolled pebbles, sand, and red clay, typical of southern Châteauneuf-du-Pape. These warm, well-drained terroirs allow the Grenache grapes to reach optimal ripeness while retaining a beautiful freshness. The old vines, with their deep roots, offer natural concentration and a faithful expression of the terroir. The 2020 vintage fully benefits from this geological diversity, revealing great aromatic depth and a harmonious structure.

    Owner and history

    Isabel Ferrando, a former banker turned passionate winemaker, took over Domaine Saint-Préfert in 2003 and elevated it to one of the Rhône's finest estates. Her intuitive approach, exacting standards, and sensitivity to Grenache have transformed the estate. A visionary, she prioritizes organic and biodynamic practices and winemaking that respects the terroir. Her unwavering commitment to purity and authenticity results in wines that are profound, elegant, and possess a unique personality.

    Vinification and aging

    At the estate, winemaking follows a traditional approach, favoring gentle extractions, indigenous yeasts, and measured aging, often in large oak casks or demi-muids, to preserve the purity of the fruit and the identity of the terroir. Isabel Ferrando's philosophy is based on precision and the pursuit of balance.

    For the 2020 vintage, the Grenache is vinified with care, without pronounced new oak influence, in order to preserve its natural vibrancy. Extended aging refines the texture and amplifies the aromatic depth. The result is a wine of rare expression, intense, vibrant, and perfectly true to the typicity of the vintage.

    The team's opinion

    Concentrated, deep and driven by an exceptionally pure Grenache, this 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape reveals a vibrant energy that delights lovers of great Rhône wines.

    • Serving temperature 16–18 °C

    • Climax 2025 à 2035

    Wine profile

    • Complex
    • Fruity
    • Spicy