Among the standout signatures of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the Tradition 2021 from Château Fortia offers a classic, sensual take on a great Southern red. Born from soils of rolled pebbles, red clay and sand, it captures the sun-warmed character of the garrigue and the depth of old vines. Its personality is expressed with panache yet restraint, thanks to patient foudre ageing that polishes the material and refines the texture. The aromatic structure, intense but controlled, mixes crushed red fruits, delicate spices and subtle touches of liquorice. For the seasoned taster, it represents that moment when power becomes an art of balance. For the attentive host, it solves the perennial equation of great dinners, bringing presence, precision and conviviality to the table. Vintage after vintage, this Tradition seduces by its consistency, its poise and that very Rhône way of combining breadth and freshness, generosity and structure. A bottle that speaks the language of fine meals and promises, with time, an ever silkier elegance.

Assemblage et vinification

The Tradition 2021 precisely blends Grenache noir (45%), Mourvèdre (45%) and Syrah (10%), an emblematic trio of the southern Rhône. The parcels are mostly rooted in a terroir of 90% rolled pebbles, complemented by red clay and sand, which capture daytime heat and produce harmonious ripeness. Maturation in foudres, carried out over a long period of 18 to 24 months, gives the wine its enveloping texture while preserving the identity of the grape varieties and the clarity of the terroir. This patient ageing softens the edges, integrates the tannins and leaves a delicate thread of sweet spice. The result, both broad and well-held, celebrates a classic reading of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, respectful of the raw material and seeking a nuanced, upright and lasting expression.

Notes de dégustation

• Robe : Intense ruby red with violet highlights, clear and deep, announcing good concentration without heaviness.
• Nez : Generous expression of crushed red fruits and fresh strawberry jam, uplifted by sweet liquorice and notes of bay leaf, with a discreet spicy touch.
• Bouche : Savoury attack with a pleasant sweetness, progressive volume, dense, fine tannins, and a creamy finish on notes of blackberry jam, new leather, pepper and liquorice.

Température de service et conseils

Serve this Châteauneuf-du-Pape between 16 and 18°C in wide-bowled glasses that allow the wine to breathe and the bouquet to open. Opening the bottle a short while before serving enhances the fruit and the smoothness of the texture. Store bottles away from light, on their side, in a cool, stable cellar. The cellaring potential ranges from 5 to 10 years, depending on your preference, for fruit-forward drinking in the early years or greater tertiary complexity over time.

Accords mets et vin

• Apéritifs : bold tapas, country terrine, thin slices of matured ham.
• Entrées : Provençal caillette, beef tartare with capers, roasted vegetables with herbs.
• Plats : Provençal daube, seven-hour lamb, wild boar stew, grilled rib of beef, spiced duck breast.
• Fromages : mountain tommes, aged comté, matured sheep’s cheese, farmhouse saint-nectaire.
• Desserts : a daring match with spiced poached pear, if you seek a dialogue between fruit and spice.

Moments de dégustation

The Tradition 2021 from Château Fortia is the perfect companion:

• To celebrate a dinner with guests where slow-cooked cuisine meets a high-quality red.
• At a family Sunday meal, around braised meats and warm conversation.
• As a refined gift for a Rhône Valley enthusiast who appreciates terroir-driven wines.

Caractéristiques

• Nom : Tradition 2021 - Château Fortia - Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
• Appellation : Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
• Type : Red wine, Fine wines
• Millésime : 2021
• Cépages : Grenache 45%, Mourvèdre 45%, Syrah 10%
• Terroir : 90% rolled pebbles, red clay and sand
• Élevage : 18 to 24 months in foudre
• Degré d’alcool : 15%
• Garde : 5 to 10 years
• Température de service : 16-18°C
• Production : about 15 000 bottles
• Notes critiques : James Suckling 92 points, Jeff Leve 90 points
• Référence : CAV-VROUGE-CHATEAU-FORTIA-TRADITION-2021