Skalli Grand Vin - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Dédication 2005
Rhône
Red
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Dédication represents the quintessence of Châteauneuf-du-Pape terroirs, a tribute cuvée of finesse and generosity, combining traditional grape varieties with typical Rhône fruit aromas and flavors. Produced from century-old vines, this cuvée, in the purest Châteauneuf-du-Pape style, is typical Grenache, revealing superb concentration, great substance and character. Essential!
Features
Estate
Robert Skalli
Cuvée
Dédication
Vintage
2005
Designation
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre
Terroirs
Sandstone plateau, where rolled pebbles are most abundant
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
bunches are destemmed, grape varieties are vinified separately: long vatting periods, temperature-controlled fermentation
Breeding
12 months (8 months in oak barrels + 4 months in foudre)
Tasting & pairing
Eye
beautiful deep purple colour with violet highlights
Nose
Great freshness dominates the nose where fresh red fruits (strawberry, blackberry) mingle harmoniously with kirsh fruits, with intense notes of cocoa bean and crushed red fruits, Burlat cherry on delicate woody nuances of vanilla.
Mouth
generous and complex with good volume
Serve
decant at 16°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2010
Drink before
2025
Production
6600 bottles
Food and wine pairing
Parfait sur les viandes en sauces et les gibiers.<br/>
Robert Skalli
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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Customer rating
3.5/5
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Note and review by M. NICOLAS P. Published on 14/11/2015
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Note and review by M. ALAIN L. Published on 14/05/2013
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