| Domaine du Galet des Papes
Héléne and Jean-Luc Mayard
Route de Bedarrides 15, 84230 Chateauneuf du Pape.
Tlf. 490 837 367
Direct sale: Monday - Saturday 9.00-12.00 and 14.30-18.00
Mail:
galet.des.papes@terre-net.fr
Web:
http://www.galet-des-papes.com/
The grandfather of Jean Luc Mayard built the first cellars at the place in 1929.
In 1976 Jean-Luc Mayard took over as 5th generation of
winegrowers. The daughter Blandine is educating to be 6th generation
at the place.
"Galet" in the name of the domain refers to the big rounded stones "galet roulès"
The estate owns 13 ha. of Chateauneuf du Pape. 1
ha. has white varieties.
4 ha. are 80-100 years old vines used for Cuvée
Vieille Vignes.
The vinification is traditional, no destalking, long maceration period and ageing in foudres.
Wines:
Chateauneuf du Pape Tradition
80% Grenache and shares of Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault and Vaccarese. Aged
in foudres for 6-12 months. (260 hl.)
Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes
60% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre and 10% Syrah.
70-100-years-old vines. Aged in foudres for 6-12 months. (90 hl.)
Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc
Cuvée Spéciale AU JU BLAN
60% Grenache Blanc, 20% Clairette and 20% Bourboulenc.
Cotes du Rhone Le Petit Galet
70% Grenache,
15% Mourvedre og 15% Syrah. Aged for 6 months in foudres. (18 hl.)
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