Domaine La Consonniere - Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2019

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The domaine was created in 2009 after Sebastien Cuscusa bought Domaine de la Cabane. One of the first moves Sebastien made was to bring in Philippe Cambie as the consultant for wine making and vineyard management. Sebastien is the 4th generation to own the land, though only the first to make wine. His father and grandfather were military men who rented out farming rights on long term contracts, never engaging in the farming activities themselves.

Sebastien however was drawn to the vineyards, starting out in vine replacement activities. Eventually, he wished to make wine. Before crafting his first vintage in 2009 at the Maison Brotte facilities, he spent time at Pierre Usseglio as a stagier. Sebastien still makes the wine at Maison Brotte, but now is able to age and bottle in his own cellar.

I loved the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape, an incredibly Provençal, complex, exuberant beauty revealing both red and black fruits, lots of peppery garrigue, saddle leather, lavender, and subtle meaty nuances, medium to full body, and ripe, integrated tannins. It's one of those wines that instantly reminds me of a Southern Rhône street market with its wild complexity and Provençal charm. A blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre, drink bottles over the coming 10-12 years.

 

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Producer	Domaine La Consonniere
Country	France
Region	Rhone Valley
Subregion	Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Varietal	Grenache Blend
Vintage	2019
Sku	09623
Size	750ml