Création d'Émilie Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2020
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Châteauneuf is the jewel of the southern Rhône. Your hugely acclaimed taste comes from one of the oldest, continuously family-run estates in the region (Parker has called their wines “Châteauneuf at its most seductive”) and the glorious 2020 harvest.
Wine Details
- Red - Full Bodied
- France
- Grenache-based blend
- 15% ABV
- December 31, 2026
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Création d'Emilie is a full-bodied red wine with expressive aromas of fresh cherry and blackberry, edged by wild herb and delicate spice. The palate is balanced and fruit driven, with heady dark-berry flavors lifted by a noticeable elegance. Velvety-smooth tannins introduce a long, chocolatey finishWine Food Pairings
Red meats (game, lamb), vegetarian stews, turkey, pork.Beyond the Label
“This is Châteauneuf at its most seductive.”
– Robert Parker on the Boisson family’s wines
We’re thrilled to bring you the latest vintage of this rich, spicy (and hugely acclaimed) southern Rhône superstar from a historic family estate.
The story begins in 1777, when Jean-Louis Boisson married into the Chambellan family, and Domaine du Père Caboche was born. It’s one of the oldest, continuously family-run estates in the region, and makes what Parker calls “enormously delicious” wines. And no wonder he’s so smitten…
“The most famous terroir is the plateau of La Crau.” – Hugh Johnson, The World Atlas of Wine
The Boisson family proudly own vines on that legendary Châteauneuf plateau, next to icons like Vieux Télégraphe and Bonneau, while their other vines have prestigious neighbors such as Saint Préfert and Clos des Papes—very good company indeed. For years, longtime Châteauneuf mayor Jean-Pierre Boisson ran the estate, and now, his daughter Emilie continues the tradition, making what Rhône expert Jeb Dunnuck calls “beautiful wines.”
Thanks to our close friendship with Emilie, you have exclusive access to her signature release. Showcasing the glorious 2020 vintage, the latest release arrives with 91 points and a gold medal from Gilbert & Gaillard plus a 94-point rating from critic Andreas Larsson. He wrote:
“Fragrant nose offering violet, wild raspberry, cherry, clove, ginger and fine oak notes underneath. Polished palate with supple tannin...delicate red fruit, fine spiciness and a long suave finish.”
Only a few hundred cases made—get in soon.
