In the glass
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
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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
- 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.