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Chante Cigale Cicada Blanc is a blend of 40% Viognier 30% Picpoul and 30% Sauvignon Blanc. A really interesting and rich blend. The Picpoul and Sauvignon Blanc bring brightness, acidity and floral components while the Viognier rounds out the wine with honesuckle and melon flavors.
The vineyard is situated in the little village of Travaillan, north of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, between Cairanne and Rasteau. 4 Ha - 20 000 bottles. Clay-limestone. 30 years old. 45 Hl/Ha
Domaine Chante Cigale, located within the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, has been owned and operated by the Sabon Favier family for several generations. It covers 50 hectares of vineyards classified in the Châteauneuf-du- Pape appellation.
More ten years ago, Christian Favier, the father, released the reins to his son, Alexandre, who has soon become well-known in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. His wines has been lauded by famous journalist like Jancis Robinson , R parker or Steve Danzen...