Château des Tourettes - Tinus Raisins Rôtis 2016
15,5/20
RVF
16,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
“A lovely array of aromas, full of vibrancy and freshness. The nose is much fresher in the 2016 than in the 2017. The wine is elegant, with good depth and a character typical of the south, yet the mineral character is clearly present. It is more taut than the 2017. ” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2020 - RVF) Undoubtedly a wine of character and interest!
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Eye
Gold-colored dress
Nose
Typical of a great wine from the South of France, it features light botrytis notes, aromas of dried fruit, very ripe citrus, yellow fruit, pear, and quince
Palate
Very full-bodied and rich, with a tangy, complex flavor and lovely bitter notes. It finishes powerfully with a beautifully long finish.
Serve
At 10-12°C
High point
2019-2025
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
This wine pairs well as an aperitif, with lobster, salmon tartare with ginger, langoustine ravioli, creamy lobster soup, truffle turnovers, and chicken thighs stuffed with morels
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 16.5/20 (Benchmark wine)
About the wine:
It evokes very ripe citrus fruits and yellow fruits, such as pear and quince. Concentrated, tart, and complex, its subtle botrytis notes lend it a balancing bitterness. A wine of character and interest.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2020 guide) 15,5/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
A lovely array of aromas, full of vibrancy and freshness. The nose is much fresher in the 2016 than in the 2017. The wine is elegant, with good depth and a character typical of the south, yet the mineral notes are clearly present. It is more taut than the 2017.
About the estate:
Château des Tourettes owns a lovely vineyard on the Apt plateau. Maine and Jean-Marie Guffens have almost entirely restructured the vineyard, demonstrating their commitment to creating a distinctive terroir through the replanting of mass-selected vines. The wines remain true to Jean-Marie Guffens’ style, consistently striking a balance between fully ripe grapes and a mineral tension on the finish. Jean-Marie and Maine are refocusing production on white wines and discontinuing the Guffens du Sud wine merchant business.
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