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Domaine Chante Cigale Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge is a beautifully balanced southern Rhône red, combining generous black cherry, blackberry and plum fruit with Provençal herbs, liquorice and warming spice. Rich and full-flavoured, yet elegant and fresh, it offers the depth and complexity expected of traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape without becoming excessively heavy.
Produced by the historic Favier family estate, this Grenache-led blend draws on mature vines grown across the varied soils of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Careful winemaking and measured oak maturation preserve its distinctive fruit and savoury character.
An excellent choice for customers seeking an authentic, generously flavoured Châteauneuf-du-Pape to enjoy with roast lamb, hearty dishes or a special meal.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Generous aromas of ripe black cherry, blackberry and dark plum, complemented by dried Provençal herbs, liquorice, black pepper and warming spice. Subtle floral and earthy notes add complexity, alongside a gentle suggestion of oak.
Palate: Rich, rounded and full-flavoured, with concentrated black cherry, damson and blackberry fruit supported by savoury herbs, liquorice and spice. Grenache provides generous fruit and warmth, while Syrah and Mourvèdre contribute structure, depth and a peppery, savoury character. Ripe tannins give the wine a substantial yet refined texture, with balancing freshness preventing the richness from becoming overpowering.
Finish: Long, harmonious and persistent, with lingering dark fruit, dried herbs, gentle spice and fine tannins. A satisfying combination of richness and elegance.
About
Domaine Chante Cigale Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge is a traditional red wine from one of France's most celebrated appellations in the southern Rhône Valley. Made from a blend led by Grenache, with Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault, it captures the generous fruit, aromatic herbs, spice and complexity that have made Châteauneuf-du-Pape famous.
The estate's history dates back to 1874, when Hyppolite Jourdan named the family property Clos Chante Cigale. It subsequently became Domaine Chante Cigale and has remained closely associated with the Favier family for generations. Today, Alexandre Favier continues that tradition, combining established vineyard practices with careful, precise winemaking.
One of the estate's particular strengths is the diversity of its vineyards. Its parcels are spread across different parts of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, encompassing varied soils and growing conditions. This allows the family to combine fruit from complementary sites, building a wine with greater complexity, balance and depth than might be achieved from a single vineyard.
The traditional blend brings together several of the appellation's most important grape varieties. Grenache provides ripe cherry and berry fruit, generosity and warmth; Syrah adds colour, peppery spice and structure; Mourvèdre contributes darker fruit and savoury depth; while Cinsault helps maintain aromatic freshness and elegance.
What makes this wine particularly appealing is its balance. It has the richness, concentration and distinctive Provençal character that customers expect from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, but its ripe tannins and refreshing acidity give it refinement and versatility at the table.
For customers wanting to discover the traditional style of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, or return to a dependable example of the appellation, Domaine Chante Cigale offers a convincing expression of its character and heritage.
Winemaking: Grapes are harvested by hand and carefully sorted before fermentation. Traditional extended maceration encourages the extraction of colour, fruit and tannin structure. The wine is subsequently matured for approximately fifteen to eighteen months, using a combination of stainless-steel or concrete vessels and larger oak containers. This approach develops texture and complexity while retaining the generous fruit and distinctive herbal character of the blend.
Vineyards: Domaine Chante Cigale's vineyards extend across numerous parcels within Châteauneuf-du-Pape, encompassing clay-limestone soils, sandy sites and areas covered by the appellation's characteristic rounded stones, known as galets roulés. These different terroirs contribute complementary qualities to the finished wine, from ripe fruit and concentration to freshness, aromatic complexity and structure. Mature vines and careful vineyard management help produce fruit with the depth and balance required for traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Food Pairing
An excellent match for roast lamb with rosemary, slow-cooked beef, venison, duck and hearty Provençal casseroles. Its generous fruit and savoury herbal character also complement grilled meats, mushroom dishes, vegetable moussaka and mature cheeses. Particularly enjoyable with dishes featuring thyme, rosemary, garlic and other Mediterranean herbs. For younger bottles, opening the wine in advance or giving it some time in a decanter can help reveal its full aromatic complexity.
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