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Château Maucoil - Côtes-du-Rhône Villages 2018

Villages|White wine|Organic

3/5 (5 customers)

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, enveloping, and fresh, with crisp fruit (lime, a hint of exotic fruit) and great clarity.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2020) A great classic that captures the unique charm of southern white wines, with concentration and freshness.

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Estate

Château Maucoil

Vintage

2018

Designation

Villages

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

50% Grenache blanc, 50% Clairette

Regions

The estate's young vines, planted in clay-limestone soil

Viticulture

Certified Organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Separate vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, gentle fermentation at 16°C, malolactic fermentation halted to preserve freshness

Livestock Farming

In stainless steel tanks

Alcohol Content

13%

Organic

Yes

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

Pairs perfectly with chicken breast, cooked fish, or cow's-milk cheese

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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 (Outstanding 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 its relaxed, fruity (grapefruit, exotic fruit), and floral nose, as well as its palate—which was at once full-bodied, smooth, and fresh, with crisp fruit notes (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)

Customer Rating

3/5

based on 5 reviews

Review by Mr. ALEXANDRE P. Posted on February 22, 2020

A pleasant floral scent, though a little too much alcohol for my taste.