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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieille Julienne (Domaine de la) Les Hauts Lieux Jean-Paul Daumen 2011

The wine

Famed for his natural approach in vineyard and cellar alike, Jean-Paul Daumen is inspired by the lunar calendar, and has eschewed chemical additives in his care of the vines which produce this cuvée. Following the principles of biodynamic agriculture, he has produced a cuvée with excellent keeping potential. A flagship of the domain, Les Hauts Lieux has a pretty red colour, and an expressive, indulgent bouquet composed of aromas of black berries and flowers. On the palate, the wine is powerful yet taut. Its prominent tannins mellow over time to offer an extremely tasty wine with plenty of length in the mouth. A real revelation with beef tenderloin in mushroom sauce.

About the Producer Vieille Julienne

Current owner Jean-Paul Daumen's great-grandfather bought this very fine property in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and planted the vines here at the end of the last century. It has been a family concern since 1905. In 1960, Maxime Daumen made the transition from selling wine in bulk to the trade, to bottling his own wine. Jean-Paul Daumen took up the baton in 1990. He immediately adopted a more natural approach to tending the soil and the vines, limiting treatments and abandoning the use of chemical fertilisers and products. He also draws inspiration from biodynamic practices such as observing the lunar cycles. The vineyard boasts 25 uninterrupted hectares of pebbly terroir and grows wines under the Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes du Rhône and vin de pays appellations. Its Vieille Julienne wines are produced in a classical style and have a reputation for excellence with tremendous ageing potential. They are also very expressive, dense and fruity wines and a good reflection of their terroirs and vintages.

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