Les Capitels Blanc, Barrel Aged

Country: France
Place of Origin: Côtes du Rhône
Winery: Les Capitels

Description: The wine has been made by Bio-Dynamie and produced only 100 cases for a year. Dry wine with the nose expresses aromas of floral, quince and spice. In the mouth, round right tense expressing a very beautiful minerality, rich and aérien in the finish.

Production: The wine has been made by Bio-Dynamie and produced only 100 cases for a year. The grapes are harvested early in the morning to avoid the intense heat of the day. Then the grapes are pressed slowly. After cold settling 72 hours, the must is fermented in 7 to 9 oak barrels. Fermentation lasts for several weeks. The malolactic fermentation was not sought. At the end of fermentation, the coarse lees are removed, and raising can start on the fine lees. The batonnages can be done in beginning of raising.

Food Combination: Consomme soup with white meats, fish, seafood salad, hard cheese.

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