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| Cotes du Rhone Village Blanc 1999 |
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| Varieties: |
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Viognier (100%) for the body, the fullness and the aromatic potential. |
| Location: |
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A Western exposure. Grapevines on small hills and terraces. Its
privileged location, at the heart of a magnificent forest, constitutes
an closed environment with a unique climate. |
| Soil: |
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Is constituted of chalky-sandstone, dated from the lower cretaceous
period of the secondary era (240 million years). The soil is of
a homogeneous structure and texture. |
| The age of the vines: |
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10 years |
| Cultivation: |
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Grapevines are cultivated traditionally, some with natural grasses.
Debudding and thinning are done in summer. Production: 35 hl/ha |
| Vintages: |
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100% hand-picked, bunches are harvested in light wooden boxes, the
grapes are then sorted on tables in the cellar. |
| Winemaking: |
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Using traditional methods. Direct Pressing. Winemaking in oak barrels
followed by an ageing in wood lasting 6 to 8 months. |
| Tasting: |
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Wine with a brilliant pale amber robe and green highlights. Its
intense and fresh nose has aromas of spices and apricot tending
toward honey and beeswax. Its full-bodied taste develops itself
on flavors of grilled almonds. It is a very harmonious wine. |
| Should be served at 13°c. |
| This wine is to be tasted as an apéritif,
or to accompany white meats, fish in sauces, and goat cheese. |
