Château Maucoil - Côtes-du-Rhône Villages 2018
2*Étoiles
Hachette
“The jury was in unanimous agreement regarding this tank-aged blend of Grenache Blanc and Clairette. The tasters appreciated the relaxed, fruity (grapefruit, exotic fruit), and floral nose, as well as the palate—which is at once full-bodied, rounded, and fresh, with crisp fruit (lime, a hint of exotic fruit) and great clarity.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2020) A great classic that embodies the distinctive charm of southern white wines, with concentration and freshness.
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Eye
Golden yellow with vibrant highlights
Nose
Delicate and complex, floral and slightly exotic
Palate
Crisp on the palate, rich and full-bodied in the mid-palate, with lingering minerality and a long, fruity finish
Serve
At 12–13 °C
Drink before
2023
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs perfectly with chicken breast, cooked fish, or even cow's milk cheese
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
The partnership between the owner family and Maison Lavau provides the means to fully capitalize on this terroir near Mont-Redon. All of the wines are well-crafted, though the most recent vintages do exhibit fairly pronounced aging characteristics.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2020 guide) 2** stars (Remarkable wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
The jury was unanimously impressed by this tank-aged blend of White Grenache and Clairette. The tasters appreciated the relaxed, fruity (grapefruit, exotic fruit), and floral nose, as well as the palate—which was at once full-bodied, rounded, and fresh, with crisp fruit (lime, a hint of exotic fruit) and great clarity.
About the estate:
An estate with ancient roots—the Romans stationed a legion there, and the Princes of Orange appointed their archivist—acquired by Guy Arnaud in 1995. His daughter Bénédicte and her husband Charles Bonnet, who took over in 2009, began the transition to organic farming for the 45 hectares of vineyards.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2019 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)