Domaine Duseigneur Le Songe de Catherine Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2019 - Rhone, France

94/100 Josh Raynolds, Vinous 
95/100 Jeb Dunnuck (2016 vintage)
Bronze - Rober Parker, Wine Advocate (2016 vintage)

Organic

Josh Raynolds, Vinous "Glistening ruby-red. Ripe and blue fruits, potpourri, incense and exotic spices, on the expansive nose. Stains the palate with sappy boysenberry, raspberry and floral pastille flavors energized by building mineral and white pepper notes. Conveys depth and power but comes off lively. Delivers emphatic floral lift on the impressive long, gently tannic finish."

Jeb Dunnuck "Ripe, opulent notes of red currants, blackberries, toasted spice, graphite, and candle wax all give way to a rounded, sexy 2016 that has sweet tannin, beautiful purity of fruit, and impressive concentration. It’s beautifully done, layered, and incredibly well- balanced." (2016 vintage)

Rober Parker, Wine Advocate "..........the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape le Songe de Catherine is still on the super ripe side of the spectrum. Vanilla, chocolate and dried black cherries all come together in this full-bodied, warm wine that ends on notes of leather and dried spices." (2016 vintage)

Winemaker "The 2019 vintage is superb, rich in color, and beautifully crafted."

100% Grenache
Alcohol: 13%

Catherine of Siena , Saint and Doctor of the Church, went to Avignon in 1376 as ambassador from Florence and persuaded Pope Gregory XI to return to Rome to reestablish the Papacy there. Throughout her life she had dreams and mystical visions. God appears to him in the form of a tree whose roots are united with the earth and the top with the sky.

Bernard Duseigneur "Seizing the opportunity that nature gives us; that is the essence of biodynamics for me"

Bernard Duseigneur, hailing from a lineage of winemakers, assumed control of the family's domaine in 2002 after a stint in investment banking. Returning to his Mediterranean origins, he continued the legacy of his father and brother, ultimately settling in Châteauneuf-du-Pape on the left bank of the Rhône.

In Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the terroir isn't solely defined by iconic orange pebbles; it comprises diverse soils like red clays, limestone, sandstone sands, and loams from the Rhone's banks. Acknowledging that exceptional terroir alone isn't enough for quality wines, Bernard prioritizes soil vitality. His team nurtures a diverse flora and fauna that mobilize trace elements, fostering symbiosis between plant and soil.