Celeste Rouge by Chateau Pech-Celeyran

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninmedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: wild herbs, rosemary, laurel, rockrose

Palate: ripe red fruit, dark fruit, warm spice, fine tannin

La Clape four-variety red of Pech-Celeyran with vegetal aromas of rosemary, laurel and rockrose; ripe red and dark fruit.

What it pairs with

Roast lamb shoulder with garrigue herbs
The wine's herb register echoes the lamb's herb crust.
Daube of beef
Warm spice and dark fruit match the slow-braised classic.
Aged hard cheese
Hard-cheese richness pairs with the wine's structured fruit.

History

Chateau Pech-Celeyran is a six-generation family estate at the foot of the La Clape massif, 5km from the Mediterranean and Narbonne. The Celeste cuvée is the four-variety La Clape red with Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre and Carignan.

2000: Celeste Rouge launched in current form

Facts

Producer: Chateau Pech-Celeyran · visiting guide
Grapes: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Carignan
Classification: AOC La Clape
Oak: 12-14 months in French oak barriques
ABV: 14.5%
Price: EUR 16-26 at retail
Drinking window: 3-10 from vintage
First vintage: 2000
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Celeste Rouge

What does Pech-Celeyran Celeste Rouge taste like?

Wild herbs, rosemary, laurel and rockrose on the nose; ripe red fruit, dark fruit, warm spice and fine tannin on the palate. Full-bodied with medium tannins and a long finish.

When should I drink Pech-Celeyran Celeste Rouge?

Drink between 3 and 10 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 60 minutes of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 5-8 years.

What grapes are in Celeste Rouge?

A La Clape blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre and Carignan from the massif overlooking the Mediterranean.

What food pairs with Pech-Celeyran Celeste Rouge?

Roast lamb shoulder with garrigue herbs is the canonical pairing; the wine's herb register echoes the lamb's herb crust. Daube of beef and aged hard cheese are equally strong matches.

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