Château Maucoil Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge: beautifully aged top wine from the Rhône

Château Maucoil Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge is one of the most beautiful places in the Rhône region. Rijpe kersen, bramen en pruimen gaan samen met zwarte peper, Provençaalse kruiden en een subtiele aardse toon. De wijn is krachtig, maar blijft dankzij zijn zachte tannines en frisse karakter mooi in balans.

This organic Châteauneuf-du-Pape is made primarily from Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault. The grapes are harvested by hand and sorted by vineyard and grape variety. Fermentation then takes place in concrete tanks. Part of the wine is subsequently aged in used wooden barrels. This gives it extra depth without the wood overpowering the fruit.

Tasting Notes for Château Maucoil Châteauneuf-du-Pape

In the glass, the wine has a deep ruby-red color. The nose opens with ripe strawberry, cherry, blackberry, and a hint of kirsch. This is followed by aromas of black pepper, bay leaf, dried herbs, and the typical garrigue of southern France.

The flavor is full-bodied, juicy, and spicy. Ripe red and dark fruit is supported by smooth tannins and a pleasant freshness. Notes of pepper, sage, and Mediterranean herbs linger in the finish.

• Style: full-bodied, dry, robust, and spicy
• Aroma’s: cherry, blackberry, plum, pepper, and Provençal herbs
• Grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault
• Origin: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France
• Serving temperature: approximately 16 to 18 °C

Food and wine pairings

This powerful red Rhône wine pairs perfectly with dishes featuring roasted meat, herbs, and rich sauces. Serve it with, for example:

• leg of lamb with rosemary and garlic;
• grilled sirloin or ribeye;
• venison stew or wild boar;
• duck breast with a red fruit sauce;
• ratatouille or grilled aubergine;
• aged hard cheeses.

Preferably open the bottle one to two hours before serving. Decanting the wine brings out the ripe fruit and spicy aromas better.

Château Maucoil

Château Maucoil is located in the northwestern part of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. The vineyards consist of sandy soils and plots with the well-known round pebbles, among other things. The different soil types contribute to the combination of ripeness, structure, and finesse.

For this red cuvée, Château Maucoil uses grapes from relatively low yields. The manual harvest and careful selection ensure that only healthy, ripe grapes are processed. This results in a classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape with power, spiciness, and a distinct Southern Rhône style.

Buy Château Maucoil Châteauneuf-du-Pape

The Château Maucoil Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge is an excellent choice for lovers of full-bodied and spicy red wine. It combines ripe fruit with Mediterranean herbs, soft tannins, and a long finish. Delicious with an elaborate dinner, but also suitable for aging in the wine cellar for a few years.