Cuvée Laurence Rouge

The 2011 vintage at Châteauneuf-du-Pape was characterized by particularly favorable weather conditions, with grapes harvested at optimum maturity. After a hot, dry start to the year, the vines grew rapidly and flowered early. The summer, marked by moderate temperatures and well-distributed rainfall, enabled the berries to ripen evenly, without any water stress. This vintage produced well-balanced, expressive wines combining freshness, aromatic richness, good structure, roundness and a touch of rusticity.

A well-balanced vintage thanks to warm, dry weather conditions. The summer, marked by low rainfall and good sunshine, favored regular ripening of the grapes, while the rains at the end of the season helped to avoid water stress and refine ripeness. The harvest, which took place between mid-September and early October, produced healthy, well-colored grapes of excellent quality. The wines now boast beautiful, deep colors, with balanced, fruity, round and unctuous profiles. The tannins are present but fine, with a nice freshness and a moderate alcohol level, offering harmonious, accessible wines.

2013 stood out for its lateness and low yields, the result of a cool, wet spring that delayed the vegetative cycle and impacted production, particularly for Grenache. The summer, which was generally favorable, was unable to compensate for this delay, leading to one of the latest harvests in recent years, carried out in excellent conditions. Red wines offer elegant, well-balanced profiles, marked by freshness, moderate alcohol levels and a dominant expression of fruit. Grape varieties such as Syrah and Mourvèdre contribute structure, color and concentration. The white wines seduce with their aromatic freshness and complexity, with beautiful notes of citrus, flowers and exotic fruit, as well as good ageing potential. Overall, 2013 is a vintage of finesse and balance, favoring aromatic expression over power.

This was a true «winemaker's vintage», in which hard work in the vineyard played a decisive role in the face of contrasting climatic conditions. After an early start to the season, a cooler, wetter and less sunny summer slowed the cycle, leading to a late harvest from mid-September onwards. The grapes harvested reached optimum ripeness, with a good balance between phenolic and technological ripeness. The red wines stand out for their elegance, silky, well-integrated tannins, and fruity, balanced, slightly less alcoholic profiles. All in all, 2014 is a well-balanced vintage, favoring finesse, freshness and fruit expression.

The 2017 vintage at Châteauneuf-du-Pape was characterized by a hot, very dry climate, giving rise to an early year and low yields. Despite these extreme conditions, the health of the grapes was exceptional, enabling a rapid, high-quality harvest. The red wines stand out for their beautiful ripeness, black fruit aromas, long, structured mouthfeel and velvety, elegant tannins. All in all, 2017 is a concentrated, balanced, high-quality vintage, marked by aromatic richness and fine tannins, despite limited production.

The 2018 Châteauneuf-du-Pape vintage is distinguished by contrasting weather conditions and high-quality wines. After an exceptionally rainy start to the year, marked by heavy mildew pressure, the hot, dry summer and favorable month of September enabled optimal ripening of the grapes and a serene harvest. The wines are beautifully balanced and long on the palate. The reds feature red and black fruit aromas, silky tannins and long, smooth finishes. Overall, the 2018 vintage combines maturity, elegance and ageing potential.

Lots of color and structure: a superb vintage. It was characterized by perfect health and generally hot, very dry weather conditions. After a moderate spring in terms of rainfall, the scorching summer and water stress produced small but highly concentrated grapes. The rains in mid-September brought the grapes to a good level of ripeness and balance. The red wines stand out for their intense color, aromatic richness and silky tannins, offering good concentration and great ageing potential. They present aromas of ripe fruit, raspberry, candied ginger and, in the case of Syrah, mentholated notes. On the palate, the 2019 vintage has excellent ageing potential. Despite relatively high alcohol levels, the tannic structure is elegant, saline, with good concentration and discreet acidity...

Marked by demanding climatic conditions, 2021 returned to a more «classic» style, reminiscent of that of some fifteen years ago. Despite an exceptional spring frost in April, damage remained limited thanks to the influence of the wind and the Rhône, preserving most of the vineyard. After a mild winter and cool spring, the summer was not excessively hot, allowing the grapes to ripen gradually, supported by timely rainfall. The longer vegetative cycle led to a later harvest in excellent health. The wines have moderate degrees of alcohol, good acidity and good color intensity. They thus offer a balanced profile, combining freshness and structure, with good ageing potential, while remaining accessible in their youth.