Chateauneuf-du-Pape 'Closerie de Vaudieu', Chateau de Vaudieu 2023 Grape variety_Muscat This traditional but increasingly modernised

This traditional but increasingly modernised domaine is now in the hands of Serge Colonge and his two sons Landry and Samuel

Quintessential and superb value pale

notes of wild herbs and vibrant acidity with a little tannin and surprising depth

almost sensual

The Crianza is aged 18 months in new and old lightly toasted American oak barrels then a further six months in bottle: juicy

Chateauneuf-du-Pape 'Closerie de Vaudieu', Chateau de Vaudieu 2023 Grape variety_Muscat This traditional but increasingly modernisedThe imposing 18th Century Chateau de Vaudieu is now owned by Laurent Brechet, who has made substantial improvements, and his wines both in Chateauneuf and Gigondas are excellent value examples of the region. His 75 hectares of Chateauneuf vineyards surround those of Chateau Rayas, quite an illustrious neighbour, with vines over 65 years old. This is concentrated and full bodied, with plenty of rich dark cherry cassis fruit, hints of licorice and black