Comte de Lauze Chateauneuf-Du-Pape 2013

Comte de Lauze Chateauneuf-Du-Pape 2013

Domaine Comte de Lauze is a relatively new property in the Southern Rhone Valley as the estate was founded in 1976. Domaine Comte de Lauze owns 10 hectares of vines in the Chateauneuf du Pape appellation. 9 hectares are used for growing grapes used in the production of red wine and one hectare on their cooler terroir is reserved for the production of white Chateauneuf du Pape wine. The terroir is clay with limestone with small stones and rocks in the soil.Domaine Comte de Lauze produces two red Chateauneuf du Pape wines and one white Chateauneuf du Pape wine.

Domaine Comte de Lauze Chateauneuf du Pape is made from a blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 10% Cinsault. The grapes come from vines that are on average close to 45 years of age. The wine is aged for 12 months in foudres. The production is close to 1,250 cases per vintage.

Domaine Comte de Lauze Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve de Comtesse is produced from a blend of 80% Grenache and 42% Syrah. The Grenache comes from the estates oldest vines that are on average 60 years of age. The terroir is nothing but rocks and stones in the Cabrieres vineyard. Vinification takes place in traditional cement vats. For the aging of the wine, the Grenache aged for 12 months in foudres for 12 months. The Syrah is aged in used, French oak barrels. The production is about 500 cases per year.Domaine Comte de Lauze Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc made its debut with the 2009 vintage. The wine is produced from a blend of 45% Grenache Blanc, 35% Roussanne, 10% Clairette and 10% Bourboulenc.