COTES DU RHONE BLANC "LES PORTES DU CASTELAS" - LES GRANDES SERRES - Grandes Serres
Terroir
Fine wine from the Southern Rhône Valley
Grape varieties - Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne, Marsanne and Viognier
Limestone-clay soils
Vinification
Early harvesting to preserve vibrancy
Maceration on the skins in the press
Low-temperature vinification (under 18°C-64°F)
20% barrel-matured on the lees with stirring
Ageing
80% in stainless steel vats and 20% in barrels having previously contained one wine
Colour
Pale with golden highlights
A limpid and brilliant wine
Nose
Expressive floral nose, initially redolent of citrus fruit, followed by notes of dried fruit
Palate
A soft, supple wine with a lively ‘peach flesh' finish
A delightfully harmonious wine
Wines & Food Pairing
Best served at 8°-10°C (46°-50°F)
An ideal accompaniment to fish, seafood and sushis
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