Get to know: Domaine de Saje Chteauneuf-du-Pape Tradition

A powerful and polished southern Rhne red full of dark fruit, spice and classic Chteauneuf warmth. Big, bold, and built for hearty food.

Tasting Note

This is a textbook Chteauneuf-du-Pape, blending Grenache, Syrah, Mourvdre and a handful of other local varieties to create a rich, full-bodied red with loads of depth and personality. Theres ripe blackberry, baked plum and black cherry on the nose, followed by warming spice, leather and a touch of garrigue (that herbal wild shrub character so typical of the region).

Despite its power, its beautifully balanced smooth tannins, lovely freshness, and a long, satisfying finish.

Top food pairings:

• Aubergine and lentil moussaka
• Slow-roast lamb shoulder with rosemary and garlic
• Cheese: aged comt or a firm French tomme

This is proper Sunday roast wine, or something to bring out for a special dinner. Decant if youve got time, or just let it open up in the glass.

Kate Says

This is the kind of red I love when Im in the mood for something big and generous. Its got all the power you want from Chteauneuf but with a really lovely polish to it. Great now, but will age nicely too.

Producer Info

Domaine de Saje is a small, family-run estate based in the heart of Chteauneuf-du-Pape, with vineyards across several of the regions key terroirs including the famous galets rouls (big rounded stones) that store and reflect heat onto the vines. The Tradition cuve brings together grapes from different plots to give a well-rounded, classic expression of the appellation.

How its made:

• Blend of Grenache (majority), Syrah, Mourvdre and other permitted varieties
• Grapes are hand-harvested and sorted before fermentation
• Fermented in concrete and stainless steel for purity of fruit
• Aged in a mix of neutral oak and vat to soften and integrate flavours

The result is a classic southern Rhne red rich, spicy, and full of that unmistakable Chteauneuf character, with both power and finesse.

Good to know:

• Region: Chteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhne Valley, France
• Grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvdre & others
• Vintage: 2022
• ABV:15%
• Vegan: Yes
• Style: Full-bodied, rich, spicy red

Why we love it:

This is everything we want from Chteauneuf warmth, weight and generosity, but with elegance and balance too. A great choice for roast dinners, wintry evenings, or just treating yourself to a proper glass of red.