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Frejau
Domaine Lou Frejau Châteauneuf-Du-Pape 2019
Tasting Notes
Medium-bodied, bright, sweet and fresh, with a crispness to the red fruits and the tint of green olives on the nose and palate.
Domaine Lou Frejau Vineyards, Wines, Winemaking
The vineyards of Domaine Lou Freja have been farmed using 100% Agriculture Biologique standards since 2007. Domaine Lou Frejau was certified in 2010. Today, Domaine Lou Freja is a true family run and managed vineyard. Serge Chasten is now joined by his son Julien Chasten and his sister, Sandrine Chasten.
Domaine Lou Frejau owns 7.5 hectares of vines in the Châteauneuf du Pape appellation. 7 hectares are used for red wines with a terroir of small stones, clay and limestone soil. The remaining .5 hectares of vines are reserved for making Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc. Domaine Lou Freja also makes a red wine in the Cotes du Rhone appellation.
Domaine Lou Frejau produces 2 red Châteauneuf du Pape wines and 1 Châteauneuf du Pape white wine.
In addition, Domaine Lou Frejau also produces a red and white wine from the Cotes du Rhone Villages appellation, where they own 10.5 hectares of vines, as well as a Vin de Table wine.
Serving Domaine Lou Frejau with Wine, Food Pairing Tips
Domaine Lou Frejau is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Lou Frejau is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, stewed dishes, sausage, grilled meats, barbecue, and cassoulet. Domaine Lou Frejau is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, cheese, pasta, eggplant and tomatoes.
The white wine of Domaine Lou Frejau is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.