2022 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Closerie de Vaudieu

Château de Vaudieu is an 18th-century estate that has been in the Bréchet family for over 50 years. The name ‘Vaudieu’ originates from ‘Vallée de Dieu’, or ‘Valley of God’, referencing the area's beauty around Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Laurent Bréchet, the grandson of the original owner, runs the estate today.

Vaudieu comprises 70 hectares of vineyards, 60 of which are planted with red varieties, on prized sites located just east of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, neighbouring the famed Château Rayas. The soils vary greatly, from sandy beds and calcareous hillsides to raised terraces of the famous ‘galets roulés’, offering huge potential for complexity in the wines. The fruit from the sandier soils lends aromatic elegance to the blend, while that from the ‘galets’ gives power and intensity.

The ‘Closerie de Vaudieu’, the property’s second wine, blends Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault. It offers lively, berry fruits on the nose with juicy, ripe tannins that complement the cherry, cassis, and herbal character. 

The 2022 vintage began with an early budburst, after which the vines took advantage of the spring rains to develop and produce a significant number of clusters. The summer months were dry and hot, providing perfect conditions for the ripening season. The harvest took place during mild weather, resulting in a crop of excellent quality.

Deep ruby red in the glass. La Closerie de Vaudieu has a complex nose, with notes of ripe red cherry and blackberry alongside subtle aromas of dried herbs and liquorice. On the palate, it is full-bodied with ripe, soft tannins that gently carry the cherry, cassis and dried herb flavours on the finish.