Château de Nages - Vieilles Vignes 2011

Costières de Nîmes|White wine

3.8/5 (10 customers)

Rating: Robert Parker 88/100
With a distinctly Southern Rhône character—powerful and fruit-forward—this Vieilles Vignes Blanc expresses a mineral complexity that is subtly enhanced by light barrel aging. The blend of three great grape varieties is beautifully balanced and contributes to its remarkable complexity. It is sure to remind you of more prestigious wines...

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Château de Nages

Vintage

Vieilles Vignes

Vintage

2011

Designation

Costières de Nîmes

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

50% Grenache Blanc, 40% Roussanne, 10% Viognier

Terroirs

"Sandstone," rounded pebbles, and red clay in the northern part of the appellation

Viticulture

sustainable farming, currently transitioning to organic farming

Grape Harvest

manual

Winemaking

Fermentation is controlled at 18°C to preserve the fruit; the Roussanne and Viognier are aged in barrels, while the Grenache is aged in concrete tanks

Livestock farming

on the lees until Christmas

Alcohol content

13,5%

Eye

Bright yellow with green highlights

Nose

Explosive and exotic, with notes of very ripe fruit (peaches, pears), flowers (acacia, rose), vanilla, and coconut

Palate

Plenty of body and richness on the palate, with very pronounced fruit. A very long, fresh finish with mineral notes

Serve

at 10-12°C

Open

30 minutes before

Drink from

2013

Drink before

2015

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with creamy white meat dishes, fish, goat cheese...

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Customer rating

3.8/5

based on 10 reviews