AOP Côtes du Rhône Sceau du Prince white

AOP Côtes du Rhône Sceau du Prince white

Most of our growers own vineyards of Châteauneuf du Pape and vineyards of Côtes du Rhône. For that reason, the large majority of the grapes used in our Côtes du Rhône have been hand harvested since they can use the same team of harvesters. This way we can offer a superior quality.

Terroir
Clay and limestone. The vineyards are surrounding Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Grape varieties
Grenache blanc 45%, Clairette 27%, Roussane 15%, Viognier 7%, Marsanne 3%, Bourboulenc 3%.
Winemaking
Destalking, limited skin contact to preserve freshness and pneumatic pressing. Fermentation in stainless at low temperature 14 to 16° C. No malolactic fermentation in order to preserve a maximum of freshness and tension.
Ageing
2 to 3 months in stainless tank. Early bottling at the end of the winter to keep the aromatic freshness and the minerality
Tasting notes
This wine is clear and brilliant and shows a yellow gold colour with some green reflections. The vinification at low temperature enhances the aromatic finesse and brings some floral elegance with acacias flowers. The wines exhibits a perfect balance between freshness, fruit aromas such as apricot and acidity.
Tasting advices
To enjoy now or can be kept up to 2 – 3 years. Serve at 10°-12°C
Food pairings
Enjoyed as an aperitif, it will also match shellfish, cod or salmon.
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Awards

2023 : Gold Medal Concours Général Agricole Paris
2022: Gold Medal Gilbert & Gaillard // Gold medal Concours de Brignoles
2020: Gold Medal Gilbert & Gaillard
2019: Gold Medal CGA Paris
2018: Gold Medal Gilbert et Gaillard
2016: Gold Paris