France

Chateau la Font du Loup

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

The Château is a small familial property in Entre-Deux-Mers, less than 15 km across the Dordogne River from St. Emilion. This is a Thunevine exclusive selection.

CURRENT WINES

Font du Loup Châteauneuf du Pape (Blanc)
TERROIR & VINEYARD

1 hectare of white varieties on sandy soils. Certified organic.

VINIFICATION

Temperature-controlled fermentation. Aged in a mix of tank and barrel.

TASTING NOTES

White flowers, citrus, and stone fruit with a touch of honey. Round and textured with a fresh, mineral finish.

Font du Loup Châteauneuf du Pape (Rouge)
TERROIR & VINEYARD

19.5 hectares on cooler, sandy soils. Mistral winds. Certified organic. Consultant Philippe Cambie.

VINIFICATION

100% destemmed. Low-temp fermentation in concrete. 2-4 week post-fermentation maceration. Grenache in tanks/foudres; Syrah in oak/foudres; Mourvèdre in demi-muids.

TASTING NOTES

Wild strawberry, raspberry, and cherry with crushed herbs and white pepper. Fine-grained tannins, medium-bodied, elegant texture with a graceful finish.

Font du Loup Châteauneuf du Pape Le Puy Rolland VV
TERROIR & VINEYARD

4 hectares of old-vine Grenache (acquired 1992). Sandy soils. Certified organic.

VINIFICATION

100% destemmed. Extended maceration. Aged in foudres and old barrels.

TASTING NOTES

Concentrated red and black fruit with complex spice, floral, and earthy notes. Silky tannins with remarkable depth and length.

Font du Loup Châteauneuf du Pape Les Demoiselles
TERROIR & VINEYARD

Sandy soils swept by Mistral. Certified organic. Consultant Philippe Cambie.

VINIFICATION

100% destemmed. Aged in concrete tanks and very old barrels.

TASTING NOTES

Bright crimson. Ripe strawberries, raspberries, sappy flowers, and garrigue. Light tannins, medium-bodied, Burgundian elegance. Outstanding length.

Font du Loup Côtes du Rhône Signature (Blanc)
TERROIR & VINEYARD

Sandy soils. Certified organic.

VINIFICATION

Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel.

TASTING NOTES

Fresh white flowers and citrus. Light and refreshing with good acidity and a clean finish.

Font du Loup Côtes du Rhône Signature (Rouge)
TERROIR & VINEYARD

Sandy soils. Certified organic.

VINIFICATION

Destemmed. Fermented in concrete tanks.

TASTING NOTES

Fresh red fruit with herbs and a touch of spice. Medium-bodied, soft tannins, and a juicy finish.

QUICK FACTS

REGION

COUNTRY

APPELLATION

Châteauneuf du Pape / Côtes du Rhône Villages