# Jean Vidérue Châteauneuf-du-Pape (2023)

- **Producer:** The Company of Urban wines And Other Liquids Sweden AB
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah
- **Region:** Rhône, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 15.0%
- **Average price:** €24
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** eucalyptus, black plum, black cherry, raspberry, liquorice, blackcurrant, black pepper

## About this wine

The Jean Vidérue Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2023 is a red wine from the Rhône Valley, France, produced by The Company of Urban wines And Other Liquids Sweden AB. It is notable for being one of the most affordably priced Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines available through Systembolaget in Sweden. The producer's philosophy emphasizes fruit purity by forgoing oak aging. The 2023 vintage in Châteauneuf-du-Pape experienced a warm summer followed by a cooler September, contributing to wines with ripe fruit and balanced acidity. The grapes are sourced from the village of Courthézon.

## Interesting facts

- A Châteauneuf-du-Pape that punches above its weight in value.
- No oak aging here, just pure, unadulterated fruit.
- Grapes hail from the small village of Courthézon.
- Urban Wines focuses on importing and distributing, not just making wine.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and tannins are well-suited to rich protein dishes, where they can complement the meat's texture and flavor. The fruit-forward nature of the wine can stand up to and enhance the savory notes of game and red meats. Its balanced acidity helps to cut through the richness of fatty dishes and creamy sauces.

## Wine making process

The Jean Vidérue Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2023 is produced using hand-harvested grapes from Courthézon. Fermentation takes place in concrete tanks at temperatures ranging from 28°C to 30°C for 4 to 5 weeks, allowing for significant extraction. After fermentation, the wine is aged in concrete tanks for up to one year. This winemaking process is designed to highlight the fruitiness of the grapes, with no oak aging employed.