Chêne Bleu Abélard 2015

Chene Bleu is a boutique winery nestled in France’s Southern Rhône region, renowned for its high-altitude vineyards and commitment to sustainable winemaking. Combining tradition and innovation, it produces elegant, award-winning wines. The estate emphasizes biodiversity, meticulous viticulture, and minimal intervention, crafting expressive wines that reflect the unique terroir of Provence.

Key Wine Details:
• Varietal: 80% Grenache Noir, 20% Syrah
• Fermentation: In wooden tanks, with skin maceration for 5 weeks, 100% malolactic
• Barrel-Aged: 18 months in a mix of old and new French oak from various coopers, plus 12 months in concrete tanks
• Aging potential: 15-20 years
• Alcohol: 14.5% abv
• Eco-Practices: Bee-friendly, Organic Certification Ecocert
• 94 Points Decanter

Chêne Bleu Abélard 2015 offers a rich, powerful profile with concentrated notes of black cherry, blackberry, and fig compote layered over dried herbs, leather, and subtle cedar spice.  Firm tannins and vibrant acidity give structure and longevity, while a hint of smoked earth and dark chocolate adds depth on the finish.  This is a bold, age-worthy Rhone-style red with remarkable complexity and elegance.