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AOP Côtes du Rhône – Sélection

AOP Côtes du Rhône – Sélection

The grapes used in our Côtes-du-Rhône are predominantly handpicked to ensure excellence. With our Côtes-du-Rhône producers often involved in Châteauneuf-du-Pape production as well, our vineyards benefit from experienced harvesting teams who meticulously gather grapes for both appellations. Experience the exceptional quality of our handpicked Côtes-du-Rhône wines.

Terroir
Clay and limestone. The vineyards are surrounding Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Grape varieties
Grenache blanc 45%, Clairette 27%, Roussane 15%, Viognier 7%, Marsanne 3%, Bourboulenc 3%.
Winemaking
Destalking, limited skin contact to preserve freshness and pneumatic pressing. Fermentation in stainless at low temperature 14 to 16° C. No malolactic fermentation in order to preserve a maximum of freshness and tension.
Ageing
2 to 3 months in stainless tanks before bottling.
Tasting notes
This wine is clear and brilliant and shows a yellow gold colour with some green reflections. The vinification at low temperature enhances the aromatic finesse and brings some floral elegance with acacias flowers. The wines exhibits a perfect balance between freshness, fruit aromas such as apricot and acidity.
Tasting advices
To enjoy now or can be kept up to 2 – 3 years. Serve at 10°-12°C
Food pairings
Enjoyed as an aperitif, it will also match shellfish, cod or salmon.
picto-recommandation
Awards

Vintage 2022 : Gold Concours de Brignoles // Gold Gilbert & Gaillard
Vintage 2020 : 90 Pts “Wine Enthusiast” // 90 Pts James Suckling // Gold Gilbert & Gaillard
Vintage 2019 : Gold Paris
Vintage 2018 : Gold Gilbert & Gaillard
Vintage 2017 : Silver Orange
Vintage 2016 : Gold Paris

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