Château Carpe Diem - Côtes de Provence blanc 2020
1*Étoile
Hachette
14/20
Bettane & Desseauve
This 100% Rolle white wine has a delicate, floral nose (hawthorn, white flowers), then opens up further with notes of white-fleshed fruits. Fresh and fruity, the palate is dominated by citrus fruits, complemented by hints of yellow fruits such as nectarine and apricot. The finish is light and airy with a distinct minerality. The finish is light and airy with a distinct minerality.
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Eye
Pale yellow color with silvery hues
Nose
Floral notes, particularly hawthorn and white flowers, followed by notes of white-fleshed fruits such as peach and pear. Citrus notes lend a light and airy sensation.
Mouth
Dominated by citrus fruits, beautifully fresh, with hints of yellow fruits such as nectarine, a touch of apricot, and a mineral finish.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy as an aperitif or pair with the salty flavors of sea urchin, white asparagus with a creamy sauce, or pan-fried squid with parsley and garlic.
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 14/20 (2018 vintage) (Good wine)
Rated estate Selected (An estate or winery that impressed us with one or more wines from its production, without us being able to give an overall opinion on the style of the entire range)
About the estate:
Carpe Diem, the famous Latin phrase, means "Seize the day without worrying about tomorrow." This motto is taken to heart by Albéric Philippon, who took over the estate in 2013. Located on the clay-limestone terroirs of Cotignac, the estate now covers 30 hectares. Visitors to the region can find the winemaker and his wines every Tuesday at the Cotignac market.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2020 guide) 1*Star (2018 vintage) (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
In 2013, Albéric Philipon took over the estate from a family of winegrowers who were retiring. The vineyard is located in Cotignac, in the heart of Provence Verte, and covers 18 hectares. In addition to this, there are 12 hectares located in a neighboring village, which the family has been leasing since 2017. All of the vineyards are cultivated using organic farming methods.