Château de Nages - Vieilles Vignes 2011
Rhône
White
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Score : Robert Parker 88/100
Resolutely Southern Rhône in character, powerful and richly fruity, this Vieilles Vignes Blanc expresses a mineral complexity simply enhanced by light barrel ageing. The blend of three great grape varieties is well-balanced and contributes to its astonishing complexity. It will remind you of more prestigious crus...
Features
Estate
Château de Nages
Cuvée
Vieilles Vignes
Vintage
2011
Designation
Costières de Nîmes
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
50% Grenache Blanc, 40% Roussanne, 10% Viognier
Terroirs
"Sandstone, pebbles and red clay to the north of the appellation
Viticulture
integrated farming, currently being converted to organic farming
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
Fermentation regulated at 18°C to preserve the fruit, in barrels for the Roussanne and Viognier, in concrete tanks for the Grenache.
Breeding
on lees until Christmas
Alcohol content
13,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright yellow with green highlights
Nose
Explosive and exotic with notes of very ripe fruit (peaches, pears), flowers (acacia, rose), vanilla and coconut.
Mouth
Lots of volume and richness on the attack, with very present fruit. Very long, fresh mineral finish.
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2013
Drink before
2015
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with creamy white meats, fish, goat's cheese...
Nages Castle
Costières de Nîmes
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Customer rating
3.8/5
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