Chateau du Campuget 1753 Saperavi 2023
(Rhone Valley, France)

About the Winery:
Château de Campuget in Costieres de Nimes is a beautiful wine property dating back to 1640. The soil is typical for the region, with many stones that force roots to find water deep in the lower layers of clay, contributing additional character to the wine. The property is managed by Franck-Lin Dalle, named after one of his dad’s heroes, Benjamin Franklin.

Since 1942, Campuget’s sole aim has been to produce Rhône Valley Grands Vins, respecting the heritage of the soil. The round Rhône stones, the Southern sun, the Mistral winds and the Syrah and Grenache grapes are the basic elements which form the identity of Campuget. Their professional ethic is simple: they pursue a ceaseless quest to improve the quality of their wines by a better knowledge of their soil and their vines… yes, it’s all in the vines …

As they prepare the assemblages, the vintages and the wines, their passion for quality is guided by the thoughts of the pleasure that they will bring and the emotions they will stir.

Notes from the Winemaker:

History: The Saperavi originates from Georgia – the Kakheti region – where it has been cultivated for a very long time. This grape variety is found in many countries such as Russia, Bulgaria, the Caucasus and Crimean republics, etc. and care should be taken not to confuse it with others, admittedly quite close, bearing the name of Salifera, generally followed by another name.

Vinification: Traditional and sulphite-free.

Tasting Notes:
On the nose, the expression of morello cherry is surprising. On the palate, the tannins present are supple, rich and powerful. Finally, a precise and rigorous ageing has made it possible to preserve the wine all its freshness, a guarantee of a long ageing. A surprising grape variety, a real discovery.