Domaine Font Du Vent Châteauneuf-Du-Pape ‘Cuvee Traditional’ 2022

Domaine Font Du Vent Châteauneuf-du-Pape ‘Cuvée Traditionnelle’ is a refined and expressive red wine that showcases the classic character of the Southern Rhône. Open-knit and approachable, it reveals aromas of steeped plum and mulled raspberry, with accents of anise, garrigue, and a hint of peppery spice. Full-bodied yet silky, this cuvée offers black cherry and liquorice notes on the nose and a charming balance of fruit, spice, and structure. A beautifully concentrated wine with a long, polished finish.

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Type: Red Wine
Style: Full-bodied, Silky
Grape Varietal: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
Tastes Like: Plum, raspberry, black cherry, liquorice, anise, garrigue, pepper
Alcohol Percentage: 15%
Closure: Cork
Size: 750mL
Appellation: AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Region: Rhône Valley, France
Terroir: Sandy and stony soils with galets roulés
Aging: Aged in a combination of concrete vats and large oak foudres
Serving Temperature: 16–18°C – Best served at room temperature

Domaine Font Du Vent is operated by cousins Bertrand and Guillaume Gonnet, whose family history in the Rhône dates back to the 1600s. With organically farmed vineyards and a passion for terroir-driven wines, they produce expressive and balanced cuvées across both banks of the Rhône. Their Châteauneuf-du-Pape 'Cuvée Traditionnelle' is a flagship expression of the estate's commitment to elegance, tradition, and regional authenticity.

Red Meat: Herb-crusted lamb rack or beef filet with mushroom jus.
Poultry: Duck breast with cherry reduction or coq au vin.
Game: Roast venison with redcurrant glaze or wild boar stew.
Vegetarian: Grilled portobello mushrooms or baked eggplant with tomato and herbs.

Comté: Aged and savoury, enhancing the wine's spice.
Bleu d'Auvergne: Bold and creamy, pairing well with dark fruit and liquorice notes.
Reblochon: Soft and nutty, complementing the wine's texture.
Tomme de Savoie: Rustic and earthy, mirroring the wine's garrigue character.

Daube de Bœuf Provençale (Provençal Beef Stew)

Ingredients:

• 1kg beef chuck, cubed
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 500mL red wine
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 orange zest strip
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 sprig thyme
• Black olives (optional)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Olive oil

Instructions:

1. Marinate beef overnight with wine, herbs, garlic, and orange zest.
2. Drain and brown meat in olive oil. Remove and set aside.
3. Sauté onions and carrots, add tomato paste and cook briefly.
4. Return beef to pot, pour in marinade, and simmer gently for 3 hours.
5. Add olives if using, adjust seasoning, and serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
6. Pair with Domaine Font Du Vent Châteauneuf-du-Pape 'Cuvée Traditionnelle' for a perfect regional match.