CHÂTEAU CAPION Blanc 2017

Name: CHÂTEAU CAPION Blanc 2017
SKU: CHABL17ALABG2LV
Price: 37.00 GBP
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Additional information

Description

Grapes

Roussanne (80%) / Viognier (20%)

Terroir & viticulture

SOILS: Clay silts and pebbles VITICULTURE: Manual harvest using small crates. First checking/sorting of the grapes on the vine. Harvest stored in a cold room. Whole bunch pressing. Winemaking

Grapes vinified separately in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats. Cold stabulation followed by settling, then alcoholic fermentation maintained between 16 ° and 18 ° C.

Tasting notes

COLOUR: gold NOSE: floral; stone fruit; warm spice; caramel PALATE: citrus; white peaches; pears; almonds; honey; herbal tea

Food matches

Pan-fried tuna with sesame, wasabi; pad Thai; langoustine; foie gras; warm chicken salad

Serving

Serve between 11 and 14 °C.

Rewards & Ratings

Decanter 2019: 98 pts (2017 vintage); Decanter Platinum medal

Additional information

SKU	CHABL17ALABG2LV
Producer	Château Capion
Color	White
Country	France
Vintage	2017
Alcoholic degree, %	14%
Bottle size	0,75
Bottles in package	1
National classification	AOP
Region	Languedoc-Roussillon
Appellation	Languedoc
Grapes	Roussanne (80%) / Viognier (20%)
Terrior	Grapes vinified separately in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats. Cold stabulation followed by settling, then alcoholic fermentation maintained between 16 ° and 18 ° C.
Winemaking	By hand, using small crates. First checking/sorting of the grapes on the vine. Harvest stored in a cold room. Whole bunch pressing.
Taste	The structure and finesse are evident from the lively, complex aromas that the citrus notes of Roussane and Viognier’s floral quality bring to this vintage.
Food	Delicious with pan-fried fresh tuna and sesame.
Serve	Serve between 11 and 14 °C
Rewards	Decanter 2019: 98 pts (2017 vintage) Decanter Platinum medal