Domaine de la Citadelle - Le Viognier de la Citadelle 2015
Rhône
White
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Drink or Keep
14/20
Gault & Millau
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87/100
Wine Spectator
A blend of two parcels of viognier planted on terraces, this cuvée expresses notes of vine peach, apricot and lime. The palate combines aromatic power and elegance. Roundness and acidity come together on the finish.
Features
Estate
Domaine de la Citadelle
Cuvée
Le Viognier de la Citadelle
Vintage
2015
Designation
IGP Vaucluse
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
100% Viognier
Terroirs
clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
traditional and reasoned, without weedkillers or chemical fertilizers
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
pneumatic pressing after a short skin maceration, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats
Breeding
in vats on lees
Alcohol content
13,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
pale yellow colour
Nose
with notes of vine peach, apricot and lime
Mouth
round finish with a hint of acidity
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2019
Production
6800 bottles
Food and wine pairing
to be enjoyed with bass à la provençale and herbs, sea bream in sweet-and-sour sauce, poultry with tarragon.
Domaine de la Citadelle
IGP Vaucluse
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2018 guide) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
The estate offers a wide range of wines, all at a good level, that play more on elegance and aromatic precision than power. The 2014, 2015 and 2016 are further successes for the estate, in all three colors.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Rated 14/20 (Vintage 2013) (Good)
Domaine rated 2**Stars (Successful production)
About the domain :
Acquiring an old farmhouse and its 8 hectares of vines in 1989, Yves Rousset-Rouard set out to produce a great terroir wine and to promote the Côtes du Luberon appellation - now known as "Luberon". This goal seems to have been achieved 20 years later, thanks to hard work and a very selective choice of plots. His son Alexis has been helping him with the estate since 1995. Situated on the northern slopes of the Luberon Massif, the 40 hectares in production comprise more than 65 parcels, all planted with 14 different grape varieties, although Syrah and Grenache are the mainstay. On the estate, you'll find the Musée du Tire-bouchon (corkscrew museum), with 1,200 items dating from the 17th century to the present day.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the domain :
Wine Spectator
Rated 87/100 (Vintage 2013) (Good wine)
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