2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Sables de La Crau, Jean Royer South West France and by 2014 his vineyards

and by 2014 his vineyards were certified organic

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2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Sables de La Crau, Jean Royer South West France and by 2014 his vineyardsThe 2017 Chteauneuf du Pape Les Sables de La Crau by Jean Royer is a gem from the southern Rhne, hailing from the famed sandy soils of La Crauone of the appellation's most prized lieux dits. Jean Royer, a small family estate with just 5 hectares under vine, has been organically farming since the early 2000s and crafting wines with finesse and flair. The 2017 vintage was warm and dry, leading to concentrated, expressive wines. This cuve, predominantly