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Château Mas Neuf - Compostelle Blanc 2008

Château Mas Neuf - Compostelle Blanc 2008

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Produced in a limited run of just 3,000 bottles, the Compostelle Blanc is made from grapes grown on plots where the fruit ripens slowly but to perfection, on highly porous Villefranchian gravel soils. Its production also involves several months in Sauternes barrels, particularly those from Château d'Yquem. It opens with aromas of sweet spices (Bourbon vanilla) and displays roundness, freshness, and a beautiful aromatic complexity blending citrus and white flowers. An elegant and charming white that is ready to enjoy right now!

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Estate

Château Mas Neuf

Vintage

Compostelle

Vintage

2008

Designation

Costières de Nîmes

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

85% Roussanne, 15% Grenache blanc

Terroirs

A selection of plots that allow the grapes to ripen slowly but to their full potential, on highly permeable Villafranchian gravel soils

Viticulture

Sustainable agriculture: grass-covered plots, organic inputs as needed, green harvesting to better control yields

Grape Harvest

manual

Winemaking

Alcoholic fermentation in barrels at a controlled temperature (18–20°C)

Livestock farming

aged in barrels previously used for a wine from the Sauternes region (Château d’Yquem) for 8 months

Eye

Golden yellow dress

Nose

opens with aromas of sweet spices (Bourbon vanilla), giving way after swirling to the white fruits (pear, peach) typical of Roussanne

Palate

Aging on the lees with regular stirring adds roundness and aromatic complexity. Notes of cinnamon and vanilla blend with pear and linger beautifully on the finish

Serve

at 10-12°C

Open

15 minutes before

Drink from

2010

Drink before

2012

Production

3,000 bottles

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

A d&eacute;guster sur un homard au Pommeau, des gambas piqu&eacute;es de vanille bourbon, des filets de rouget et petits l&eacute;gumes Ni&ccedil;ois en ratatouille...<br/>

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Rated estate (2012 guide): 3 stars (Very high-quality production)

About the estate:

“Luc Baudet had the audacity to settle in this region, which is still heavily influenced by the cooperative. Deeply attached to the Costières de Nîmes, he made his home at Mas Neuf. The richness of the terroirs allows him to offer three types of wine: Rhône Paradox, highlighting the freshness and purity of the fruit; Compostelle, the result of careful selection from old vines, as well as grapes from the best plots. And finally Armonio, born from a collaboration with Louis Mitjavile (Tertre Roteboeuf, in Saint-Emilion, notably).”

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Review by Mr. FREDERIC L. Posted on 12/03/2014

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