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Château de Beaucastel Côtes du Rhône Coudoulet de Beaucastel Blanc
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Coudoulet White
Area of production
Within the Côtes du Rhône appellation, adjoining the vines of Château de Beaucastel, between Orange and Avignon. The vineyard of the Coudoulet de Beaucastel Blanc is 3 hectares (6 acres) in size.
Geology
Miocene marine molasses with a layer of alpine diluvium (rounded pepples).
Grape varieties
Marsanne 30%, Viognier 30%, Bourboulenc 30%, Clairette 10%.
Vinification
Hand picked grapes are collected in baskets prior to sorting, pneumatic pressing and clarification of the must, fermentation partially in oak barrels and partially in steel tanks.
Maturing
For eight months in barrels and steel tanks, before blending and bottling, without cold stabilisation.
Tasting notes
Colour: pale yellow.
Nose: peaches and honey.
Palate: Rounded and rich, full bodied with a balanced freshness and floral notes.
To serve
Serve lightly chilled at 10°C in a fine glass.
Coudoulet White
Area of production
Within the Côtes du Rhône appellation, adjoining the vines of Château de Beaucastel, between Orange and Avignon. The vineyard of the Coudoulet de Beaucastel Blanc is 3 hectares (6 acres) in size.
Geology
Miocene marine molasses with a layer of alpine diluvium (rounded pepples).
Grape varieties
Marsanne 30%, Viognier 30%, Bourboulenc 30%, Clairette 10%.
Vinification
Hand picked grapes are collected in baskets prior to sorting, pneumatic pressing and clarification of the must, fermentation partially in oak barrels and partially in steel tanks.
Maturing
For eight months in barrels and steel tanks, before blending and bottling, without cold stabilisation.
Tasting notes
Colour: pale yellow.
Nose: peaches and honey.
Palate: Rounded and rich, full bodied with a balanced freshness and floral notes.
To serve
Serve lightly chilled at 10°C in a fine glass.