{"title":"Rotem \u0026 Mounir Saouma | Châteauneuf-du-Pape","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_f2107397-e40b-45bd-b2dc-ec5658709acd.jpg?v=1566054909\" alt=\"Saouma Vineyards in Châteauneuf-du-Pape\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRotem \u0026amp; Mounir Saouma, owners of stellar Burgundy micro-négociant Lucien Le Moine, have developed their own estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape by acquiring a few hectares of vineyards of their own. Mounir’s philosophy here is relatively straightforward. He has worked to improve drainage in his vineyards, works with organic manures, and doesn’t mind the low yields he is getting in his plots. From the initial 5 acres they purchased in Pignan, Mounir has been able to acquire additional vineyards, and today farms a total of 21 acres across 8 vineyards in all 5 villages of the appellation (Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Bedarrides, Sorgues, Courthezon and Orange). The kaleidiscope of the terroirs he works with is reflected in the cellar, as well, where a combination of barrels, foudres, cement, and eggs are used. The style of wines they produce here is fascinating and unique; very much Châteauneuf viewed through the prism of Burgundy. The wines are stunning: precise, intense, complex and expressive visions of Châteauneuf. The flavours are of course those of Grenache (white or red), but structurally, there is more than a little of the Côte d’Or grand cru about these wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rotem-and-mounir-saouma-cotes-du-rhone-villages-inopia-rouge","title":"Rotem \u0026 Mounir Saouma Côtes du Rhône Villages Inopia Rouge 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Saouma’s purchased a desolate plot of land in Orange in 2011. A minimal intervention approach combined with the image of the original barren land inspired the name of the wine, INOPIA, which translates to “made from nothing” in Latin. The blend is mostly Grenache Noir, along with a little Mourvèdre, Counoise, Syrah and Cinsault. Aged for 18 months on lees in 500-litre casks as well as foudre and concrete eggs, the wine is bottled without fining or filtering. Like his Châteauneuf-du-Papes', Mounir’s Inopia Côtes du Rhone Villages Rouge exhibits tremendous finesse and balance. Silky, elegant with transparent and pure red fruit flavours and aromas. 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Rotem \u0026amp; Mounir’s white wines are breathtaking and the Côtes du Rhône Villages Blanc is no exception, following the similar philosophy of exceptional terroir paired with high quality, low yielding fruit that remains undisturbed for 18 months after fermentation with the resulting wine bottled unfiltered and unfined. The blend is mostly Grenache Blanc, along with a touch of Roussanne, Marsanne, Bourboulenc, Clairette and Viognier grapes. Intensely perfumed and vibrant nose of citrus, flowers and an almost salty note. The palate continues with the intensity of flavours and structure and with a beautifully balanced freshness. 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The grapes for Omnia come from 9 vineyard parcels across all 5 of the Chateauneuf-du-Pape communes; Chateauneuf-du Pape, Courthezon, Sorgues, Bedarrides and Orange. The wine is then vinified and aged in a combination of foudre, cement and 500 litre barrels. The ageing is extremely long, never racked, no fining and no filtration. 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