CHÂTEAU CAPION, Le Chemin des Garennes Blanc 2019

Grapes

80% Roussanne - 13% Vermentino - 7% Clairette

Harvest / Viticulture

In conversion to organic viticulture. Harvested between 23rd August and 5th September 2019. Manual harvest using small crates. First quality control check at the vine. Harvest stored in a cold room. Whole bunch press.

Vinification

Grape varieties vinified separately in stainless steel tanks. Cold stabilisation and settling. Alcoholic fermentation maintained between 16° and 18°C.

Ageing

In thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks and 500 litre oak barrels for 9 months.

Food matches

Grilled sea trout with leeks; pan-fried sea-bass; shellfish bisque; roast pork

ABV

13.5%

Annual production

7 000 bottles

Tasting

Colour: pale lemon. Nose: white blossom; citrus zest; almond. Palate: honeysuckle; grapefruit; mineral; warm spice.

Suggested food matches

Pan-fried sea bass and almonds; crab ravioli

Serve

Between 11° and 14°C.