The Brunel family has been producing terroir-specific, high-quality wines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape for many years. They produce two types of white Châteauneuf: the Cuvée des Générations Marie-Léoncie, a full-bodied, ripe wine made from old Roussanne vines, and the Cuvée Tradition, a fresh, youthful expression of Châteauneuf du Pape. A lively wine with a southern French spiciness, fine minerality, and crisp acidity.
This white Châteauneuf du Pape is made with four grape varieties, all hand-harvested under the supervision of the Brunel family: Roussanne, Clairette, Grenache Blanc, and Bourboulenc. All grapes come from the vineyards on the west side of the château. To preserve maximum freshness, the harvest is early, usually in mid-September. After being harvested by hand, the grapes are carefully sorted. Then, 70 percent of them are pressed and fermented in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of 15 to 18 degrees Celsius. The remaining grapes ferment in oak barrels, and finally, the wine is aged for another six months in oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation does not take place.
During the oak aging process, the wine is allowed to rest and acquire beautiful impressions of the oak barrels. The color is pale yellow with a swarm of green glints. The aroma reveals delicate and lively floral notes with subtle spicy accents of anise and fennel. The palate is round and aromatic, with a sparkling freshness. The oak aging remains discreet while delivering a powerful and rounded character.
