The 2023 vintage of the Clément V is mataro (56%), shiraz (34%) and grenache (10%). The wine has bright, perfumed aromatics of violets, red berries, plum and spices with subtle, savoury elements. The palate is plush, with a smoothly textured mouth feel, subtle savoury undertones and fine-grained, chewy tannins. A medium bodied red wine that is well suited to be enjoyed with great food.

The Southern Rhône region of Châteauneuf du Pape is a significant wine region of the world and Singlefile’s Clément V is our salute to the role this “Avignon Pope” played in establishing the viticulture and wine style of this region. This wine is a blend of the classic Châteauneuf du Pape varieties of grenache, syrah (Rhône clones 877 and 470 originally from Hermitage) and mataro (also known as mourvèdre).

All three of these varieties are grown in the Riversdale Vineyard, Frankland River. The 2023 fruit was picked on 21 and 24 April 2023, with varietal batches kept separate throughout. The fruit was sorted and cold soaked in small fermenters for two days, before undergoing an extended and gentle maceration.

Approximately twenty five percent of the wine was matured in new oak barriques, the balance going to two and three-year-old barriques for eleven months before the varietal blending, settling and preparation for bottling.