Domaine Duseigneur - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Catarina 2018

The estate, covering about 30 hectares, is divided into two parts, located in the municipalities of Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres and Lirac. On the right bank of the Rhône, the terroir consists of rounded pebbles on soils that are initially clay-limestone and then sandy. Since the estate’s founding, the Duseigneur family has always farmed its land naturally, respecting the nature of the soils as much as possible, and today practices biodynamic viticulture. The various cuvées all have a solid structure and are often quite closed in their youth. The estate also produces a second line under the domaine-de-mayran label. We’ve noticed that recent vintages have gained in finesse and texture, undoubtedly the result of their recent collaboration with winemaker Philippe Cambie.

The 2018 Catarina Châteauneuf-du-Pape, certified organic and biodynamic, is made from 90% Grenache and 10% Syrah, sourced from the Colombis, Bois de la Ville, and Grand Devès vineyards. Fermented in tanks and aged in older demi-muids, it reveals a vibrant nose of raspberry and cherry, accented by notes of garrigue and crushed stone. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, it is ripe and silky but not overly rich, making it easy to pair with a meal.