Domaine Chante Cigale, located within the village of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, has been owned and operated by
the Sabon Favier family for several generations. Consisting of 102 acres of land classified Châteauneuf-duPape,
the wines produced from this Domaine can be considered as classic, wellmade, reasonably priced
Châteauneufs. Recently Christian Favier the father released the reins to his son, Alexandre, who is fast
becoming new rising star of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Despite only being in his early 20's he has been lauded by
notable journalists Steve Danzier in the US and Jancis Robinson, UK. Despite Chateauneuf being known for its
red wine production, the area also crafts award winning white wines. The Domaine Chante Cigale produces 5
times more white wine than the other producers in Châteauneuf and it's Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc has won
several gold medals in Orange and Paris.
In The Vineyard
Sourced from a vineyard in Travaillon, 10 miles
from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The vines are 35 years
old with soils made up of clay and chalk covered
with a layer of the pebbles, which naturally keeps
yields low.
The Winery
After a manual harvest and grape selection, grapes
are destemmed, crushed and cold macerated.
Fermentation is for two weeks at 28ºC with daily
pumping over. It is aged on