Champs des Pierres Rouge by Chateau Pech-Celeyran

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dark berry, garrigue, pine, warm earth

Palate: black fruit, Mediterranean herbs, structured tannin, long

Mourvedre-based prestige La Clape of Pech-Celeyran with Syrah and Grenache; emphasis on garrigue and pine notes from the coastal massif terroir.

What it pairs with

Saddle of lamb with thyme
Mourvedre's structure and the wine's pine notes carry herb-roasted lamb.
Wild boar pappardelle
Mourvedre's iron and garrigue pair with gamey wild boar.
Aged sheep cheese
Salt-and-nut sheep cheese contrasts the wine's structured fruit.

History

Champs des Pierres ('field of stones') is the prestige La Clape red of Pech-Celeyran, built on Mourvedre from the stoniest parcels of the massif.

2008: First vintage of Champs des Pierres Rouge

Facts

Producer: Chateau Pech-Celeyran · visiting guide
Grapes: Mourvedre, Syrah, Grenache
Classification: AOC La Clape
Oak: 14-16 months in French oak barriques
ABV: 14.5%
Price: EUR 20-30 at retail
Drinking window: 4-12 from vintage
First vintage: 2008
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Champs des Pierres Rouge

What does Pech-Celeyran Champs des Pierres Rouge taste like?

Dark berry, garrigue, pine and warm earth on the nose; black fruit, Mediterranean herbs, structured tannin and a long finish on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins.

When should I drink Pech-Celeyran Champs des Pierres Rouge?

Drink between 4 and 12 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 90 minutes of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 7-10 years.

What grapes are in Champs des Pierres Rouge?

Mourvedre-based blend with Syrah and Grenache from the stoniest parcels of the La Clape massif.

What food pairs with Pech-Celeyran Champs des Pierres Rouge?

Saddle of lamb with thyme is the canonical pairing; Mourvedre's structure and the wine's pine notes carry herb-roasted lamb. Wild boar pappardelle and aged sheep cheese are equally strong matches.

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