Chêne Bleu Abélard 2016

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
• Region: Rhone
• Appellation: Ventoux AOX
• Aged: 18 months in a French oak barrels
• Alcohol: 14% abv
• Eco-Practices: Bee-friendly, Organic Certification Ecocert
• 93 Points Wine Spectator

Chêne Bleu Abélard 2016offers a rich and complex profile, showcasing intense aromas of black cherry, blackberry, and dried herbs, interwoven with notes of leather, tobacco, and a touch of spice.  On the palate, it’s full-bodied and structured, with firm yet polished tannins, a core of dark fruit, and a lingering finish that hints at garrigue and mineral undertones.  This Grenache-Syrah blend is both powerful and elegant, showing excellent aging potential.