Notes : Bettane & Desseauve 16/20
"Magnificent green reflections, superb ripeness of the grapes, ample, delicate texture, perfect definition of the terroir, very slight fermentary touch of froment bringing its own charm." (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France 2012)
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Eye
pale yellow with green highlights
Nose
superb grape maturity
Mouth
rich and straightforward on the palate, with noble bitters on the finish.
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
1/4h before
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2014
Food and wine pairing
A déguster à l'apéritif sur des charcuteries corses... <br/>
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (2012 guide) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, because of their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning connoisseurs).
About the domain :
"A meticulous winegrower and Patrimonio leader, Antoine Arena is convinced that the identity of Corsican wines depends on healthy viticulture, in particular tillage, and the most natural winemaking possible. This noble cause also takes into account - and this is essential - the potential conferred on autochthonous grape varieties on selected terroirs, making it possible to produce a whole series of strong identity cuvées, from the famous Cuvée Carco to Grotte di Sol, and the most recent, Morta Maïo. While some vintages have seen excesses of over-ripeness (with "dry" whites with high residual sugar levels) and power in the reds, recent vintages have seen a more accurate and precise balance and finesse of extraction. Today, Antoine's sons, Jean-Baptiste and Antoine-Marie, have given the estate a new impetus, notably with the desire to develop ageing in wood. An estate that has never had a dull moment!