Domaine Font du Michelle

Web Site:http://www.font-de-michelle.com/

Address:SCEA Les Fils d'Etienne Gonnet
14 Impasse des Vignerons
84230 Bédarrides
Phone : +33 (0)4 90 33 00 22
Fax : +33 (0)4 90 33 20 27

Enologist:Jean and Michel Gonnet

History:The Domaine Font de Michelle is basked in sunshine in the most perfect geographical location. The Domain is located on the south-east hill-side in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the hill-side known as one of the best. The vineyard, with its typical clayey soil, partly covered by a thick layer of pebbles, produces elegant red wines full of character and bouquet.

The grapes are picked by hand. After being carefully sorted in crates, where all damaged and unripe grapes are discarded, the grapes are crushed (60%) and destemmed (40%). The temperature-controlled vatting is long, lasting from 18 to 20 days. Fermentation is carried out at 30°, the ideal temperature in order to extract maximum aromas and tannins. Ageing is carried out in oak tuns as well as in oak barrels.

Wines:(red) Chateauneuf-du-pape Cuvee Etienne Gonnet, Chateauneuf-du-pape Domaine Font de Michelle - Cuvee Traditionnelle;(white) Chateauneuf-du-pape Domaine Font de Michelle - Cuvee Traditionnelle, Chateauneuf-du-pape Cuvee Etienne Gonnet