Châteauneuf-du-Pape Tradition 2021 – Domaine André Mathieu

A Châteauneuf-du-Pape with depth, character and authenticity.
The “Tradition” 2021 vintage reflects the philosophy of Domaine André Mathieu: to convey the soul of the appellation through a distinguished, generous wine, true to the great terroirs of the Southern Rhône.

🍇 Origin & terroir

From one of the oldest family estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, this wine comes from historic plots resting on rolled pebbles, red clays and sands, typical of the appellation.
These soils give the wine power, warmth, concentration and minerality, for a typically “Châteauneuf” expression.

The 2021 blend is based on traditional grape varieties:

• Grenache (majority) – power, roundness, richness of fruit

• Syrah – colour, structure

• Mourvèdre – depth, spices, ageing potential

• Cinsault & old grape varieties – finesse and aromatic elegance

Winemaking is carried out in the spirit of the estate: measured extraction, respect for the fruit, then ageing combining vats and foudres to preserve the pure character of the vintage.

👃 Tasting notes

Colour
Dark ruby with garnet reflections, dense and luminous.

Nose
Deep and complex:
– ripe black fruits (blackberry, plum)
– kirsch cherry
– sweet spices (pepper, liquorice, clove)
– garrigue notes, undergrowth and light cocoa

Palate
Ample body, fine and well-integrated tannins.
Black fruit blends with spices, with a beautiful tension for a fresh vintage.
The finish is long, warm, with accents of cocoa, liquorice and stewed fruits.
A harmonious style, true to the classicism of the estate.

🍽️ Food pairings & service

A wine made for gastronomy:

• Roasted lamb or tagine

• Game birds, duck fillet

• Provençal daube, beef cheek confit

• Mushroom risotto, truffle

• Aged cheeses (Comté, sheep's tomme, Époisses)

Serving temperature: 17 °C
Ageing potential: 8 to 12 years (or more depending on storage)

✨ Why we selected it

The “Tradition” 2021 vintage perfectly embodies what one expects from a great Châteauneuf:
generosity, depth, spices, authenticity and elegance.
At Maison Molinet, we selected it for its strong identity, its consistent quality and its ability to offer a true tasting experience, whether opened young or after several years of ageing.

This wine is available in our complete selection of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.