Domaine Saint-Préfert 2019 Collection Charles Giraud Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône Valley, France

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The 2019 Domaine Saint-Préfert Collection Charles Giraud Châteauneuf-du-Pape is one of the most profound and collectible wines produced in the Southern Rhône. Crafted by renowned winemaker Isabel Ferrando of Famille Isabel Ferrando, this flagship cuvée represents the pinnacle of the historic Domaine Saint-Préfert estate.

Produced from a blend of 60% old-vine Grenache and 40% Mourvèdre, sourced from the rocky Les Serres and Le Cristia lieux-dits, the wine is built from vines ranging from 40 to over 100 years old, delivering extraordinary concentration and depth.

The terroir of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is defined by its famous galets roulés—large stones and gravel soils that store heat during the day and release it at night, allowing the grapes to achieve optimal ripeness while maintaining balance and structure.

The 2019 vintage stands as the final release of the legendary Charles Giraud cuvée before the estate transitioned its wines under the new Famille Isabel Ferrando label. With extremely limited production—approximately 400 cases annually—this bottling has become one of the most sought-after modern Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines.

The wine reveals a deep, complex aromatic profile of blackberries, cassis, kirsch, garrigue, violets, licorice, and savory spices, layered with hints of peppery meat and crushed stone minerality. On the palate, it is full-bodied, seamless, and powerful, with velvety tannins, vibrant acidity, and an exceptionally long finish marked by remarkable purity and balance.

Aged for approximately 18 months in large demi-muids, each grape variety is vinified and matured separately before blending. The result is a wine of extraordinary precision, elegance, and longevity that showcases the greatness of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Critical Acclaim

99 Points – Jeb Dunnuck

“A killer 2019 in the making with violets, peppery meat and spice aromatics alongside cassis and red currant fruits. Deep, full-bodied, with building tannins and the purity, intensity and length this estate consistently delivers.”

97 Points – Wine Spectator

“Large in scale with cassis, red tea, crushed plum, cherry compote, Turkish coffee and warm earth flavors seamlessly layered through a lush yet focused finish. Gorgeous. Best from 2024 through 2040.”

97 Points – Vinous

“Opaque ruby with a complex bouquet of ripe red and blue fruits, exotic spices and potpourri. Concentrated and energetic with exceptional clarity and mineral lift.”

Wine Details

Producer: Domaine Saint-Préfert / Famille Isabel Ferrando
Vintage: 2019
Region: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley
Country: France
Blend: 60% Grenache, 40% Mourvèdre
Vine Age: 40–100+ years
Aging: ~18 months in demi-muids
Production: ~400 cases annually
Style: Powerful, elegant, age-worthy Southern Rhône red

Tasting Notes

Color: Deep ruby-garnet
Aromas: Blackberry, cassis, kirsch, violets, garrigue, licorice, spice
Palate: Full-bodied with velvety tannins and layered dark fruit
Finish: Long, complex, and beautifully structured

Cellaring Potential

This wine has exceptional aging potential and will evolve beautifully for 20+ years, developing greater complexity and nuance with time.

Food Pairing

• Pairs beautifully with:
• Lamb with herbs de Provence
• Slow-braised beef
• Game meats
• Duck confit
• Aged cheeses

About the Producer

In 2002, former banker Isabel Ferrando purchased Domaine Saint-Préfert and quickly transformed the estate into one of the most respected producers in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Working with legendary consultant Philippe Cambie, she elevated the wines to international acclaim.

The estate practices biodynamic farming, earning certification in 2013, and focuses on expressing the character of its old-vine Grenache vineyards.

Following the 2019 vintage, the historic Domaine Saint-Préfert cuvées were consolidated under the Famille Isabel Ferrando label, making this 2019 Charles Giraud the final vintage of the wine—a significant milestone for collectors.

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