Domaine du Banneret - Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2013
The Domaine du Banneret is one of the most discreet and respected estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, managed for decades by the Brunel family, now represented by Stéphanie Brunel. Faithful to a deeply traditional vision of the appellation, the estate cultivates its vines across several emblematic sectors, with a strong attachment to old vines and the long term. Here, there is no search for effect or flashy modernity, but a classic, refined style built for aging. Domaine du Banneret follows in the line of the great Châteauneufs of the past, known for their depth, elegance, and remarkable ability to endure through the decades.
The Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2013 from Domaine du Banneret comes from a traditional blend of the appellation, dominated by Grenache, complemented by other authorized grape varieties, sourced from old vines spread over different terroirs. The 2013 vintage, cooler and more classic, favored balance, finesse, and precision rather than power. The vinification respects the estate’s historic methods, with measured extractions and long aging in old large oak casks, without new wood, in order to preserve the expression of fruit and terroir. This patient work gives birth to a refined wine, built to evolve slowly and harmoniously in the cellar.
On tasting, the Domaine du Banneret 2013 offers an elegant and mature expression of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The nose reveals aromas of evolved red and black fruits, garrigue, soft spices, and fine leather, with beautiful tertiary complexity. The palate is supple, deep, and balanced, supported by a smooth tannic structure and freshness still well present. The whole is harmonious, without heaviness, with a long and delicately spiced finish. This wine pairs perfectly with roasted meats, lamb, game, or refined Mediterranean cuisine. A traditional Châteauneuf, already very enjoyable today but still capable of beautiful development.
Grape varieties: Majority Grenache, other traditional grape varieties of the appellation
