Le Sceau du Prince
AOC Côtes du Rhône
Soil
Clay and limestone. Coming from vineyards surrounding Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Winemaking
Destalking, limited skin contact to preserve freshness and pneumatic pressing.
Fermentation in stainless at low temperature 14 to 16° C.
Ageing
2 to 3 months in stainless tank. Early bottling at the end of the winter to keep the aromatic freshness and the minerality
Varietals
Grenache blanc 60%, Clairette 29%, Bourboulenc 10% and Roussane 1%.
Tasting notes
This wine is clear and brilliant and shows a yellow gold colour with some green reflections.
The vinification at low temperature enhances the aromatic finesse and brings some floral elegance with acacias flowers. The wines exhibits a perfect balance between freshness, fruit aromas such as apricot and acidity.
Estate bottled
Tasting advices: To enjoy now or can be kept up to 2 – 3 years. Serve at 10°-12°C
Food accompaniment
Enjoyed as an aperitif, it will also match shellfish, cod or salmon.
