Domaine Chante Cigale is located within the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and has been owned by the Sabon Favier family for several generations. Consisting of 41 hectares, the domaine benefits from old vines, some of which are veritably ancient at over 100 years old. Alexandre Favier took over from his father, Christian, and is part of a new wave of producers in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, combining modern technical expertise with time-honoured winemaking practices.Alexandre is lauded by notable journalists including Steve Danzier and Jancis Robinson for his deftly-made and reasonably-priced wines. Domaine Chante Cigale has also built a reputation for specialising in white wines, of which they produce more than any other estate in the appellation.
As you might expect from someone born and raised on an estate named after singing cicadas, Alexandre Favier keenly promotes the biodiversity of his vineyards. He is very conscious of his role as guardian of his land for future generations and Chante Cigale is currently in conversion to full organic status.
Domaine Chante Cigale Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Cigale 2022
14% abv
The domaine is located in the heart of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape terroir with the typical stoney soil of “galets roulés” (rolled pebbles). A large part of the vineyard is located on the famous plateau de Cabrières, close to Château Montredon. Grapes for the white are from a five-hectare vineyard in Travaillon. The soils of the vineyard are made up of clay and chalk covered with a layer of the pebbles, which naturally keeps yields low.
WhiteGrenache20%, Roussanne20 %, Bourboulenc20%, Clairette20 %, Picpoul20% from 30 years old vine.
Fermentation in stainless vats (85%) and french oak barrels, concrete eggs(15%).
Aging: 6 months on finelies, stainless vats (85%) and 15% in french oak barrels.
Clear Yellow with golden lights; Exotic fruits and white flowers nose.Very round and mouth with agreat mineral finish.
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2022 | Bourboulenc | Chateauneuf du Pape | Domaine Chante Cigale | Duty Paid | Europe | France | Grenache Blanc | Rhone | Roussanne | Still | White | Wine- Reference #:
- 2933
- Strength
- 14 ABV
- Bottles per Case
- 6 bottles
- Grapes
- Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne
- Organic
- No
- Biodynamic
- No
- Vegan
- Yes
- Vegetarian
- Yes
- Sparkling
- No