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Private Sale: The Superb 2019 and 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Papes of Domaine Pierre André! (with a few bottles of 2021 CDP Blanc)

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The rare and beautiful wines of Jacqueline André are among the very greatest Châteauneuf-du-Papes - they possess the focus and soul of the truly great - when superb farming, old vines, terroir and winemaking come together to create works of art that transcend point scores with their purity, elegance and depth.

We've just received a small shipment of the 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge - It's an extraordinary wine and offers a fascinating contrast to the dense and powerful 2019. Tasted with Jacqueline in January, the wine was quite remarkable, showing a relatively light red/garnet color with lovely aromas of tart cherry, red currant, rose and violet. The plate was supple, not heavy, with complex red fruits, earth and minerals with silky fresh tannins, finishing with terrific length of red currant and berries. "Un gourmandise" said Jacqueline and we couldn't agree more - but obviously built to age as well.

Jacqueline at the Salon St. Jean (drinkrhone)

The 2020 was recently named one of the world's best Grenache by the Revue du Vin de France*: "Showing harmonious, slightly evolved aromas, the 2020 is a veritable concentration of delicacy thanks to tannins perfectly ripe and fine. A wine all in nuance, very pure in its definition but with a strong internal energy that will reveal itself gradually over time. After a day of aeration, the wine had not weakened, but on the contrary, had gained in length." (We hope to receive an additional small shipment in the fall)

Arriving with the 2020 are the last 4 cs of the 2019, one of the top wines from this excellent vintage, stylistically very different from 2020. Showing more density and weight than the 2020, Jacqueline's 2019 retains the balance and terroir expression the estate is known for.

Jacqueline André makes one of the finest and most distinctive CDP Blancs from traditional southern Rhône varieties - Clairette (80 - 100 year-old vines) and Bourboulenc (40 - 50 year-old vines). We have received the last 24 bottles of this rare and beautiful wine from the 2021 vintage. (3 btl max please)

(The Prices! We apologize for this confusion, but here are the actual CSW net prices that will appear only on your paid receipt - trust us, it works!: 2020 CDP Rouge $53.99; 2020 CDP Rouge Mag $107.99; 2019 CDP Rouge $49.99; 2019 CDP Rouge Mag $99.99; 2021 CDP Blanc $55.99)

(* Other CDPs named in the RVF article "Nos Très Grands Grenache du Monde," included Rayas, Clos du Mont Olivet "Papet," Saint Prefert "Colombis," La Janasse "Chaupin," Les Cailloux "Centenaire...")

100+ year-old vine at Pierre André

For those new to the estate: Pierre André was the third generation at the estate and was a tireless advocate for organic farming before anyone else in Châteauneuf, finally gaining organic certification in 1980. His daughter Jacqueline began to take over in 1984 and soon converted to Biodynamic farming, certified by Demeter in 1992. The estate’s vines average 65-70 years old with some parcels 100-150 years old, mostly in the lieu-dits of Les Gardioles, Les Bédines, L`Etang, Les Saumades, Chapouin, Pignan and Guigasse, in sandy soils for the white (less than one hectare) and a combination mostly of sandy clay and galets stones for the red. The blend for the red is approximately 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 8% Mourvèdre and 2% Cinsault with Vaccarèse, Counoise, Muscardin and Picpoul noir. There is a 30-day whole bunch fermentation with pumping overs; aging is in old large oak barrels for 6-8 months, then un-lined concrete vat for 12-18 months. Domaine Pierre André has always been one of my favorite Châteauneufs, and after tasting with Jacqueline over the past 7 or 8 years I am convinced that there are no more soulful and authentic wines than these in the appellation.  David Lillie

The wines have landed in NY and should be available approx 4/27

 

Pierre Andre 2019 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Magnum

(CSW price $99.99) The superb 2019 Pierre André CDP Rouge is 90% Grenache with Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Vaccarèse, Counoise, Muscadin and Picpoul. Some parcels are over 100 years old, with the average vine age around 65 years. From drinkrhone: "handsome dark red robe; the nose has depth from within, a really inviting aroma of finely sweet plums, with some cedar, gently perfumed notes around them. It’s a very good start. The palate runs with a stately roll of red stone fruits, lovely engagement thanks to its stylish gras, its spherical shape most appealing. The balance is good. This is Châteauneuf of terroir, no make-up added, is a very bonny Grenache-inspired wine, has smoky, tobacco, menthol tones late on. Much harmony here, not sure what else one could demand from it - way to go, Jacqueline!" Drink 2025 - 2050.

  • red
  • 4 in stock
  • no discount
  • $119.99

  • Organic
  • Biodynamic
  • Low Sulfur

Pierre Andre 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Magnum

We consider Domaine Pierre André to be one of the greatest estates in Châteuneuf-du-Pape. Organic since 1980 (one of the first in the AOC) and Biodynamic since 1992. The red is 90% Grenache with Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Vaccarèse, Counoise, Muscadin and Picpoul. Some parcels are over 100 years old, with the average vine age around 65 years. Tasted with Jacqueline in January, the wine was quite remarkable, showing a relatively light red/garnet color with lovely aromas of tart cherry, red currant, rose and violet. The plate was supple, not heavy, with complex red fruits, earth and minerals with silky fresh tannins, finishing with terrific length of red currant and berries. "Un gourmandise" said Jacqueline and we couldn't agree more - but obviously built to age as well. David Lillie

  • red
  • 1 in stock
  • no discount
  • $128.99

  • Organic
  • Biodynamic
  • Low Sulfur
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Pierre Andre 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape

We consider Domaine Pierre André to be one of the greatest estates in Châteuneuf-du-Pape. Organic since 1980 (one of the first in the AOC) and Biodynamic since 1992. The red is 90% Grenache with Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Vaccarèse, Counoise, Muscadin and Picpoul. Some parcels are over 100 years old, with the average vine age around 65 years. Tasted with Jacqueline in January, the wine was quite remarkable, showing a relatively light red/garnet color with lovely aromas of tart cherry, red currant, rose and violet. The plate was supple, not heavy, with complex red fruits, earth and minerals with silky fresh tannins, finishing with terrific length of red currant and berries. "Un gourmandise" said Jacqueline and we couldn't agree more - but obviously built to age as well. David Lillie

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  • red
  • 0 in stock
  • no discount
  • $63.99

  • Organic
  • Biodynamic
  • Low Sulfur

Pierre Andre 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc

The 2021 Pierre André Blanc is an extraordinary Châteauneuf-du-Pape from an extraordinary estate - organic since 1980 (one of the first in the AOC) and Biodynamic since 1992.  The blend is now approximately 50-60% Bourboulenc and 40-50% old-vine Clairette (planted in the 1920s) grown on sandy soils in the lieu-dits of "Saint-Georges," "Etang" and "les Bédines," giving a wine that accentuates the beautiful minerality brought by the terroir and the superb farming. The wine shows beautiful aromas of stone fruits, almond, anise, citrus, white flowers and stone. The palate is dense and crystalline, a bit brighter than the 2017 - 2020 vintages, with flavors of minerals, licorice, pear and peach skin with fabulous length and firm stony acidity. Serve with full-flavored fish dishes, bouillabaisse, white meats, goat cheeses. Beautiful now, this will drink well over the next 15 to 20 years. Bravo to Jacqueline André! (3 bottle max, please)

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  • white
  • 0 in stock
  • no discount
  • $66.99

  • Organic
  • Biodynamic
  • Low Sulfur