Château Mas Neuf - Tradition Blanc 2008
Rhône
White
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Note: RVF between 15.5 and 17.5/20 (special vintage 2008 issue)
This cuvée Mas Neuf Tradition blanc 2008, a harmonious blend of Grenache Blanc and Roussanne, is one of the South Rhône's superb bargains. It was singled out by the Revue du Vin de France in its special 2008 vintage issue: "This wine smells of citrus zest. Lively and straightforward, it releases a lovely sensation of freshness on the palate, with lovely crisp fruit "( RVF n° 532).
Features
Estate
Château Mas Neuf
Cuvée
Tradition
Vintage
2008
Designation
Costières de Nîmes
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
65% Grenache blanc, 35% Roussanne
Terroirs
Southern slope of the Costières, mid-slope
Viticulture
Sustainable agriculture: grassed plots, organic inputs if necessary, green harvesting for better yield control
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at low temperature (16°C)
Breeding
6 months in stainless steel vats for Grenache Blanc, stirring on the lees for Roussanne
Tasting & pairing
Eye
beautiful light yellow colour
Nose
expressive, reveals unrestrained aromas of fresh fruit (yellow peach, pear) mingling with notes of white flowers.
Mouth
balanced and fresh with notes of fresh fruit. The Roussanne adds a distinctive weight and dried fruit aromas on the finish.
Serve
between 10 and 12°C
Open
1/4h before service
Drink from
2009
Apogée
2010
Drink before
2012
Production
20,000 bottles
Food and wine pairing
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Château Mas Neuf
Costières de Nîmes
Expert opinion
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Estate rated (2012 guide) 3*Stars (Very good production)
About the domain :
"Luc Baudet had the audacity to settle in this region still strongly marked by the cooperative movement. Attached to the Costières de Nîmes region, he settled at Mas Neuf. The richness of the terroirs enables him to offer three types of cuvée: Rhône Paradox, based on freshness and purity of fruit; Compostelle, the result of selection from old vines and grapes from the best plots. And finally, Armonio, born of a meeting with Louis Mitjavile (Tertre Roteboeuf, in Saint-Emilion, among others).
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.3/5
out of 3 reviews
Note and review by M. PHILIPPE C. Published on 23/08/2018
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Note and review by M. PHILIPPE C. Published on 11/05/2013
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Note and review by M. CHRISTIAN B. Published on 25/04/2013
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