More about 2020 Domaine Juliette Avril Châteauneuf-du-Pape Deeply rooted in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the Avril family produces wines sculpted by dedication, balance, and charisma. Before the official introduction of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC in 1936, Juliette Avril's father, Jean, played a role in establishing the foundational regulations that upheld centuries of dedicated winemaking and Provençal customs. The Domaine's vineyard is planted according to traditional methods with a mixture of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault, with half of the vines over 50 years old. The vineyard's soils consist of fertile plateaus of clay-limestone with the famous "galets roulés," or large round pebbles, that absorb warmth during the day and radiate the vines throughout the night. Harvested by hand, the fruit ferments in stainless steel before the team transfers it into casks for six months before bottling. The 2021 shows brilliantly now, with elegant fruit purity and hints of spice that would pair well with the upcoming holiday season's traditional foods.