Domaine de la Citadelle - Court Métrage 2015
Rhône
Red
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In its youth, Court Métrage rouge reveals an intense purple color with purplish highlights. On the nose and palate, it expresses itself generously in a gourmand register of red fruits, with a hint of currants. The attack is lively and crisp. A fiery red!
Features
Estate
Domaine de la Citadelle
Cuvée
Court Métrage
Vintage
2015
Designation
IGP Vaucluse
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Terroirs
clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
currently converting to organic farming
Harvest
at optimum maturity
Winemaking
in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks
Breeding
in stainless steel tanks
Alcohol content
13.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
purple color with purplish highlights
Nose
gourmand with notes of currant
Mouth
lively attack. Young and crisp
Serve
at 14-16°C
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2019
Food and wine pairing
goes very well with grilled meats, barbecues, stuffed vegetables...
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
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 :
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