Wine detail

Chapelle Saint Théodoric

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Grand Pin

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

2012

Vintage

Varietal

Grenache

Peak 2016-2027

Where it is, October 2026

At Peak: inside the peak window (2016-2027), within the full drinking arc.

This bottle is in its peak window through 2027, with a drinking horizon to 2031.

The ‘12 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Grand Pin.

Chapelle Saint Théodoric Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Grand Pin 2012 is a Grenache from France.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2014-2031Peak window 2016-2027

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Chapelle Saint Théodoric Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Grand Pin 2012 has a full body, balanced acidity, and moderate tannins.

The 2012 vintage

Chapelle Saint Théodoric's 2012 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Grand Pin is a Grenache from France.

About Chapelle Saint Théodoric

Chapelle Saint Théodoric's Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Grand Pin is a Grenache from France.

From the cellar: pair with

Hare a la royale

The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.

Roasted game

The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Braised meats

The pairing leaves room for the wine's moderate tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is Chapelle Saint Théodoric Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Grand Pin 2012?

Chapelle Saint Théodoric Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Grand Pin 2012 is a Grenache from France.

What does Chapelle Saint Théodoric Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Grand Pin 2012 taste like?

Chapelle Saint Théodoric Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Grand Pin 2012 has a full body, balanced acidity, and moderate tannins.

When should Chapelle Saint Théodoric Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Grand Pin 2012 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2014-2031. Within that arc, the peak window is 2016-2027. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.

What pairs with Chapelle Saint Théodoric Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Grand Pin 2012?

Pair this wine with Hare a la royale; Roasted game; or Braised meats.