A wine selected by Maison Molinet.
La Centenaire 2024 – Domaine l'Abbé Dîne – Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red, 75 cl. From old vines, some of which were planted in 1878, this cuvée by Nathalie Reynaud expresses the character of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape terroirs: dark fruits, garrigue, spices and silky tannins. A characterful wine to discover at table or to give as a gift.
Distinctions of the 2024 vintage
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Gold Medal – Féminalise World Competition 2026. Distinction announced by Domaine l'Abbé Dîne.
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2 stars – Hachette Wine Guide 2027. A distinction corresponding to the "remarkable wine" category.
Characteristics
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Appellation: AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape, red wine
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Estate: Domaine l'Abbé Dîne, Courthézon (Vaucluse), France
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Winemaker: Nathalie Reynaud
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Cuvée: La Centenaire
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Vintage: 2024
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Volume: 75 cl
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Blend: Grenache 90%, Syrah 8%, Mourvèdre 2% (source: Decanter)
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Registered alcohol content: 15.5% vol. (Decanter, 2024 cuvée sheet; to be compared with the back label of the lot sold)
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Terroir: old vines, notably on sandy soils
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Ageing: in tank, according to the Hachette Wine Guide 2027
Tasting and food pairings
Colour: deep garnet with violet reflections. Nose: blackberry, black cherry, liquorice and garrigue. Palate: full-bodied, structured, silky and persistent, with spice notes.
Serve around 16 to 18 °C with a rib of beef, a leg of lamb, a braised dish or mature cheeses. Aeration should be adapted to the wine's evolution. Indicative ageing potential to be appreciated according to storage conditions.
Ingredients, allergens and nutritional information
Allergen: contains sulphites, to be confirmed on the marketed lot.
The 15.5% vol. level comes from the Decanter guide. Another source shows 14.5% vol. for this same cuvée: the alcohol content appearing on the back label of the bottle actually shipped therefore remains to be confirmed. The ingredient declaration and applicable nutritional information must be those of the vintage and lot marketed; no unverified data is added.
Regulatory information
The sale of alcoholic beverages to persons under 18 years of age is prohibited.
Alcohol abuse is dangerous to health. To be consumed in moderation.
The consumption of alcoholic beverages during pregnancy, even in small quantities, can have serious consequences for the child's health.
In the same Maison Molinet selection
Also discover Réserve des Cieux 2022 and Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red 2016 from the same estate.
