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Domaine de la Citadelle - Le Châtaignier 2015

Domaine de la Citadelle - Le Châtaignier 2015

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3.2/5 (4 customers)

14/20

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Cité

Hachette

(2014 Vintage Notes)

This lovely white wine is intense and exceptionally refined on the nose, with notes of white fruit, hawthorn, and citrus. On the palate, its fresh fruitiness and floral notes lend it vibrancy, roundness, and smoothness. The finish is crisp and fresh... A guaranteed delight!

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Estate

Domaine de la Citadelle

Vintage

Le Châtaignier

Vintage

2015

Designation

Luberon

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

60% Clairette, 30% Grenache et 10% Ugni blanc

Terroirs

the localities of Piedasse, Les Faysses, and Roque Ventouse. Southeast-facing terraces on marl soil with limestone topsoil at an elevation of 150 meters

Viticulture

conversion to organic farming

Grape Harvest

mostly manual

Winemaking

skin contact for 6 to 12 hours, pneumatic pressing, fermentation at low temperatures (13°C)

Livestock farming

aged in temperature-controlled tanks on fine lees for one month

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

a beautiful pale yellow color with green highlights

Nose

and a delicate flavor profile featuring white fruits, hawthorn, and citrus

Palate

Juicy, round, and smooth with notes of fresh fruit and white flowers, finishing with a crisp, refreshing aftertaste

Serve

at 10-12°C

Open

30 minutes before

Drink from

2016

Drink before

2020

Production

10,000 bottles

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

perfect for appetizers, starters, salads, or pies...

More information at Domaine de la Citadelle

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (guide 2016) 14/20 + Favorite (Vintage 2014) (Good wine)

Rated estate (2018 guide): 2 stars (A solid, 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 rather than power. The 2014, 2015, and 2016 vintages are further successes for the estate, across all three varieties.

Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine reviewed (2016 guide) Mentioned (2014 vintage) (A successful wine)

Gault & Millau Wine Guide

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 aim 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, he appears to have achieved his goal. 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 plots, all planted with 14 different grape varieties, though Syrah and Grenache form the foundation. Within the estate grounds lies the Corkscrew Museum, housing 1,200 pieces dating from the 17th century to the present day.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

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