Château Saint-Roch, Châteauneuf Du Pape Rouge, 2022
Château Saint-Roch, Châteauneuf Du Pape Rouge, 2022
- Red Still
- 75.0cl
- 14.0%
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
Château Saint-Roch Châteauneuf Du Pape reveals notes of jammy black fruits, fleshy cherry fruit, kirsch, liquorice and spices. Ample and delicious on the palate, the tannins are tight, dense and velvety.
Château Saint-Roch Châteauneuf Du Pape vineyards sit on poor soils of varying depths, consisting mainly of large, rolled quartz stones mixed with sandy red clay. Châteauneuf Du Pape is the driest area of the Côtes Du Rhône, thanks in no small part to the prevailing Mistral wind. The heat from around 2800 hours of sunshine per year is stored in the soils' stones and it is released during the cool nights, moderating the change in temperature.
- ❖ ABV: 14.0%
Grapes
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
Vintage report
The 2022 growing season in the Rhône started promisingly before delivering one of those vintages that separates the wheat from the chaff. A warm, dry summer tested vine health and vineyard management across both north and south, with August heat pushing some sites to their limits. The harvest came early but remained manageable for growers who kept their nerve, though yields dropped significantly in many appellations.
What emerged feels concentrated rather than cooked, with Syrah from the northern Rhône showing particular poise despite the challenging conditions. The southern appellations produced Grenache-based blends with real intensity and structure, though we're finding the best examples needed careful selection in the cellar. These wines are drinking well now but the stronger examples will reward patience until 2028. Not a vintage for the history books, but one that rewards knowing your producers.
Want to know more?
Discuss your requirements with our account managers, Jeremy & Jen
-
Personal Service
- Our team are always on hand to support you, taking orders online, by phone or email & responding to urgent requests.
- Our efficient warehouse & team of drivers always go the extra mile to deliver our wines to you.
- Our new, high-capacity warehouse ensures excellent availability of wines.
- Our new enterprise platform means hassle-free service, from inventory to billing.
-
Our Sales Team
Speak to one of our teamJeremy Cowan
After managing his own stores and a further stint in independent retail, Jeremy has dedicated 12 years to trade sales in the North West.
Jen Neilan
Twenty years in hospitality later, after curating the wine list for Manchester’s first Neapolitan pizza restaurant, and running a natural wine bar, Jen made the move to the other side of the table.