then aged in oak barrels of which 70% are new
is south south east exposed and the yields are low
His son Pierre-François Maldant has overseen vinification since 2010
while zesty lemon and crunchy Granny Smith apple drive freshness through the mid-palate
the wine opens with bright aromas of red cherry
Clos des Papes Chteauneuf-du-Pape 2020 750ml Chardonnay then aged in oak barrelsCritic tasting note: (2020 vintage) "Flowers are the first thing you notice before discovering all the spice, cloves, kirsch, and dark cherries on the nose. On the palate, the wine is silky, elegant, fresh, supple, and refined. The kirsch shows a beautiful purity and spicy character, along with its refined tannins and peppery strawberries that kick in at the end of the finish. The wine is a blend of 55% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, and 10% Syrah with the