Le Caillou Blanc 2024 - Côtes-du-Rhône
Vin-blanc
Grape variety :
40% Grenache Blanc – 30% Viognier – 30% Clairette
Vintage :
2024
Degree :
13.5 % vol.
Volume :
75 cl
Origin :
France
Name :
Côtes-du-Rhône
Well-structured, fresh and fruity
Soil characteristics:
Sand and rounded pebbles.
Winemaking:
Hand-harvested, with sorting in the vineyard followed by sorting in the winery.
Pneumatic pressing of whole bunches. Cold settling overnight at 10°C.
Harvest began on 21 August for the Viognier, 26 August for the Grenache Blanc, 4 September for our Roussannes and 28 September for our white Clairettes.
Ageing:
In stainless steel vats for 4 months.
In stainless steel vats for 4 months.
Tasting notes:
Le Caillou Blanc has a clear, brilliant colour with golden highlights.
On the nose, aromas of exotic fruits such as pineapple and passion fruit blend with more floral notes, creating a fresh and indulgent bouquet.
On the palate, it has lovely structure and reveals a creamy texture.
The delicious aromas of white-fleshed fruits give way to a hint of salinity and a touch of bitterness, lending a lovely freshness.
A structured, fresh and easy-drinking white Côtes-du-Rhône.
Very well-balanced, the Caillou Blanc is ideal as an aperitif.
Pairings:
Tartare of whiting with green apples
Pan-fried shellfish with fresh herbs and lemongrass
Spaghetti alle Vongole
Spiced turkey skewers
Beaufort cheese and quince jelly
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