Domaine de la Citadelle - Le Châtaignier 2016

Luberon|Red wine|Organic

3.1/5 (7 customers)

The 2016 Châtaigner Rouge reveals, in its youth, rich aromas of cherries, raspberries, and Mediterranean scrub. A harmonious wine, blending fresh fruit and spices, supported by silky, elegant tannins. Enjoy it now!

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Estate

Domaine de la Citadelle

Vintage

Le Châtaignier

Vintage

2016

Designation

Luberon

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

50% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre

Terroirs

sandy marl soils

Viticulture

certified organic

Grape Harvest

at peak ripeness

Winemaking

Destemming. Cold pre-fermentation maceration for 48 hours. Fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks with regular punching down and pumping over. Maceration for 18–20 days

Livestock farming

6 months in the tank

Alcohol content

13.5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

ruby-red dress

Nose

notes of cherry and raspberry with hints of Mediterranean scrub

Palate

A balanced blend of fresh fruit and spices. A silky, elegant tannic structure

Serve

at 16°C

Drink from

2018

Drink before

2020

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with a charcuterie platter, veal Marengo, rosemary lamb chops, grilled meat...

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Bettane & Desseauve

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.

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

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

About the estate:

Customer rating

3.1/5

based on 7 reviews