Chateauneuf du Pape 2013 (10 Best Bottles, Vintage Report, Wine Taste)
The Chateauneuf du Pape 2013 vintage gave us many light, easy-drinking wines that are fresh, and spicy.
This famous French wine appellation saw late harvest and low yields in 2013. Most Rhone wine producers of the region pulled through, resulting in great, easy-drinking wines.
What is special about this year’s wine?
In this article, we will explore the Chateauneuf du Pape 2013 vintage, the growing conditions, wine characteristics, and the best Châteauneuf du Pape 2013 wines to buy now.
Further reading
- Discover everything about the iconic Chateauneuf du Pape wine region - the wine styles, winemaking practices, and great wines.
- Love French wine? Then you must try a bottle from Rhone Valley!
Was 2013 a Good Year for Chateauneuf du Pape?
The cold, wet, and windy Cote du Rhone weather resulted in a late harvest and low yields in Chateauneuf du Pape.
Many winemakers chose not to produce a high-end Cuvee and used the best vineyard fruit for traditional wine blends.
However, thanks to the appellation’s brilliant terroir, the old vine Grenache wines aged in large wooden foudre showcased depth, great structure, and complexity.
Overall, while it was not an extraordinary year for this Southern Rhone appellation, most wines turned out good, and some exceptional bottles show long-term cellaring potential.
Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Taste And Characteristics
The red wine blend of 2013 had higher quantities of Syrah and Mourvedre grape varieties and reduced Grenache percentages and other permitted varieties.
Typically, Châteauneuf du Pape 2013 wines showcase red fruit, spice, and garrigue notes. The texture is lush when young and becomes silky with age.
The 2013 white wine bottles display freshness with citrus and exotic fruit notes. The white wine bottles are best opened in their rich and spicy youth.
10 Best Chateauneuf du Pape 2013 Wine Bottles to Buy
Here are the top Chateauneuf du Pape 2013 vintage wines to try in 2021:
- 2013 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Grand Cuvee Hommage a Jacques Perrin
- 2013 Rotem & Mounir Saouma Chateauneuf-du-Pape 'Le Petit Livre de A.M. Bach - 60 Mensis'
- 2013 Rotem & Mounir Saouma Chateauneuf-du-Pape 'Arioso'
- 2013 Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Marie Beurrier
- 2013 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Roussanne Vieilles Vignes
- 2013 Rotem & Mounir Saouma Chateauneuf-du-Pape 'Magis' Blanc
- 2013 Roger Sabon Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Le Secret des Sabon
- 2013 Chapelle Saint Theodoric Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Guigasse
- 2013 Le Clos du Caillou Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Reserve
- 2013 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Crau
1. 2013 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Grand Cuvee Hommage a Jacques Perrin ($351)
This Southern Rhone wine is loaded with darker fruits, licorice, truffle, violet aromas, and assorted floral notes. It offers black currant and black raspberry flavors with juicy acidity on the palate.
2. 2013 Rotem & Mounir Saouma Chateauneuf-du-Pape 'Le Petit Livre de A.M. Bach - 60 Mensis' ($259)
This 2013 Rhone valley vintage wine offers notes of ripe fruit (like cherry and black raspberry) and peppery herbs. This great wine has silky tannin and an exceptional finish.
3. 2013 Rotem & Mounir Saouma Chateauneuf-du-Pape 'Arioso' ($176)
The 2013 Arioso is a Chateauneuf wine of astounding depth and finesse with notes of darker fruits, saddle leather, thyme, damp earth, and spice.
4. 2013 Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Marie Beurrier ($173)
This 2013 Rhone wine offers a complex blend of peppery herbs, licorice, and ripe fruit like cherry and plum. It has a rich tannin texture with a strong finish on the palate.
5. 2013 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Roussanne Vieilles Vignes (Price: $155)
The 2013 Chateau de Beaucastel Blanc has a nose of honey, exotic fruit, white flowers, honeysuckle, lavender, and orange zest.
6. 2013 Rotem & Mounir Saouma Chateauneuf-du-Pape 'Magis' Blanc ($126)
This Cote du Rhone white wine is expressive with a rich flavor and excellent freshness and gives off smoke, floral aroma, and exotic fruit aromas. The palate has medium acidity.
7. 2013 Roger Sabon Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Le Secret des Sabon ($125)
This typical southern Rhone red wine has notes of kirsch, thyme, spice, dried garrigue, incense, licorice, and ripe red and dark fruit. It offers good acidity with a long finish.
8. 2013 Chapelle Saint Theodoric Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Guigasse ($108)
The 2013 vintage has an elegant nose of red fruit, savory spice, and herbs. It presents red berries, pepper, and garrigue on the palate with a soft tannin texture and silky finish.
9. 2013 Le Clos du Caillou Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Reserve ($100)
This 2013 Chateauneuf du Pape wine blend is made of 50% Grenache and 50% Mourvedre grape varieties. It displays notes of dark fruit, licorice, saddle leather, spice, and violet aromas and has a long, floral finish.
10. 2013 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Crau ($87)
A classic Chateauneuf du Pape vintage, it is elegant with notes of incense, red fruit flavor, garrigue, and dried pepper. This great wine has tobacco, minerals, and floral notes on the palate.
Invest In a Bottle of Chateauneuf du Pape 2013
A delectable 2013 Chateauneuf du Pape vintage wine can be enjoyed young. Some of them (like the Chateau de Beaucastel) can be aged for longer and will be a fantastic addition to your wine collection.
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