Domaine de la Citadelle - Gouverneur St-Auban 2014
89/100
Robert Parker
14/20
Bettane & Desseauve
This intense and complex white wine is the result of a lovely combination of juicy apricot, peach, white flowers, and hints of toast and vanilla, with a hint of fresh butter. On the palate, notes of candied lemon, acacia flowers, and the minerality characteristic of the terroir lend the wine body and length, leading to a delicately oaky finish with lovely freshness.
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Eye
shiny pale gold color
Nose
Aromas of yellow fruits—peach and apricot—and white flowers, along with subtle notes of vanilla and toast, indicative of barrel aging, complemented by a minerality tied to the terroir
Palate
A long, savory finish. A lovely, subtle, and harmonious oakiness. Notes of acacia blossoms and candied lemon
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2024
Production
3,200 bottles
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with truffle risotto, poularde demi-deuil, goat cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2015 guide) 14/20 (2013 vintage) (Good wine)
Rated estate (2018 guide): 2*Stars (A solid and recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
About the estate:
The estate offers a wide range of wines, all of high quality, that emphasize elegance and aromatic precision over power. The 2014, 2015, and 2016 vintages are yet more successes for the estate, across all three wine types.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Rated 2** stars (Successful production)
About the estate:
In 1989, Yves Rousset-Rouard purchased an old farmhouse and its 8 hectares of vineyards with the goal of producing a great terroir-driven wine and introducing the world to the Côtes du Luberon appellation—now known simply as “Luberon.” Twenty years later, through hard work and a highly selective choice of plots, that goal appears to have been achieved. His son Alexis has also been assisting him on the estate since 1995. Located on the northern slope of the Luberon massif, the approximately 40 hectares under production comprise more than 65 parcels, all planted with 14 different grape varieties, though Syrah and Grenache form the foundation. Within the estate grounds is the Corkscrew Museum, which houses 1,200 pieces dating from the 17th century to the present day.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2015 guide) 89/100 (2013 vintage) (Very good wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
Customer Rating
3.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. JEAN MARC S. Published on 11/11/2021
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Review by Mr. PATRICE B. Published on 10/24/2016
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