La Fiole du Pape

Grape varieties

Grenache, Syrah

Producer

Maison Brotte at Châteauneuf-du-Pape (84230)

Comment

Created in 1952 by Charles Brotte, the Pope's Vial gives rise to many legends. La Fiole actually comes from a competition of local ceramists whose very inspired theme was: "The wild movement of the vine in the Mistral". Charles Brotte took part in this competition and won first prize by imagining a bottle that imitated the Grenache vine which grows under the stress of the strong Provençal wind – The Mistral – which sweeps the region. Its anthracite golden powdering evokes the wines of yesteryear. He then decided not to stop at the appearance of the bottle and imagined a unique vintage that the whole world would remember.

Tasting

Deep and brilliant ruby ​​color. Nose with fruity and spicy notes evolving towards aromas reminiscent of ripe fruits, cherries in brandy, spices, truffles. Elegant and well-balanced palate, fleshy, powerful, with persistent aromas offering great tasting pleasure: fruits (blackcurrant, strawberry jam), sweet spices (pepper, cloves)...

Formats and packaging