Cyril Coulon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2023

This very special Châteauneuf-du-Pape comes from a single vineyard plot of less than one hectare, planted with vines over 70 years old. Total yearly production amounts to approximately 3,000 bottles — a genuinely rare wine made in the heart of one of the Southern Rhône’s most celebrated appellations. Winemaker Cyril Coulon works with the full palette of authorised Châteauneuf-du-Pape grapes, blending Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault with a traditional whole-cluster approach — stems and all — to build complexity, structure, and longevity.

About This Wine

With 13 grape varieties authorised in the appellation, many winemakers opt for simplicity. Cyril Coulon takes a different path, embracing the full expressive potential of the terroir through a multi-varietal blend and whole-cluster vinification. The result is a wine of real depth and aromatic complexity — limited in production, generous in character, and built to age beautifully over the next decade.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Deep ruby red with garnet hues.
Nose: Highly aromatic — spicy red plum, lavender, clove, and a distinctive hint of pine resin. Complex and inviting.
Palate: Rich and full-bodied with layered dark fruit, warm spice, and the structured grip of whole-cluster tannins. Beautifully balanced with vibrant acidity.
Finish: Long and lip-smacking with a lively, spiced acidity that lingers.

Food Pairing

A wine of this depth and structure calls for equally bold food — roast game, slow-cooked casseroles, or grilled red meats. Also excellent with lamb shoulder, wild boar, or a rich Provençal daube. Decanting for an hour before serving is recommended.

Details

Grape: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault
Region: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France
Farming: Traditional
Style: Fuller Flavour Red
Serving Temperature: 17–18°C
Alcohol: 14%
Bottle: 75cl
Drink: In the next 10 years