Côtes-du-Rhône white Château Beauchêne - Grande Réserve 2008
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| Grape Varieties : |
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Viognier 100% |
| Age of the Vineyards : |
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10 years old |
| Geographic Situation : |
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In the north of Orange on clayey calcareous soils |
| Methods of Cultivation : |
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Principles of the “agriculture raisonnée”, a philosophy of production to guarantee : - a first-quality product - a completely safe product - a better respect of our environment The utilization of traditional techniques; ploughing, hand harvesting and sorting by each grape-picker. |
| Methods of Vinification : |
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Direct pressing Fermentation in French oak barriques. |
| Wine & Food : |
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Served at 8°C Appearance : bright with some gold highlights Nose : bouquet of roasted almonds with hints of apricots and citrus fruits. Palate : white skinned fruits with hints of violet and vanilla, with a long-lasting aromatic freshness. Excellent as an aperitif, this wine is the perfect accompaniment to fish or shellfish in creamy sauce. |