Chateau des Karantes Blanc 2011
75 cl
a successful blend of 54% bourboulenc, 16% Roussane, 16% Grenache Blanc & 14% Vermentino that spends 5 months on its lees in stainless steel. It would have the depth of a good white burgundy but is a touch more aromatic.
- €21.99
a successful blend of 54% bourboulenc, 16% Roussane, 16% Grenache Blanc & 14% Vermentino that spends 5 months on its lees in stainless steel. It would have the depth of a good white burgundy but is a touch more aromatic.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
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| Nose | lovely nose of white fruits, peaches mixedwith apricots |
| Palate | Attractive flavours of white fruits, peaches mixed with apricot. Full-flavoured, with a lovely balance of fruit, richness and acidity. |
| Colour | Pale Lemon |
Fact Sheet
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| Fluid | 75 cl |
| Grape Variety | 54% Bourboulenc, 16% Roussane, 16% Grenache Blanc and 14% Vermentinno |
| Alcohol % | 13% ABV |
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| Estate/Producer | Chateau des Karantes |
| Country | France |
| Region/AOC | Languedoc |
| Vintage | 2011 |
| Making Techniques | All grapes are hand picked and sorted on a special table before pressing. The musts are reserved on their lees for 1 week at 4ºC before alcoholic fermentation. This takes place in stainless steel vats and lasts one month between 13ºC and 14ºC . Spends 5 months on its lees in the tanks, with weekly battonage. |
| Closure | Cork |
| Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Drinking Now or within 5 Years |
Serving Suggestion
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| Serving Suggestion | With Salads, Fish Dishes and Poultry |
Awards and/or Press Quotes
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| Bronze Medal | Decanter World Wine Awards 2012 |
| Gold Medal | Concours General Agricole Paris 2010 |
| Decanter World Wine Awards 2012 | Bronze Medal |
| Concours General Agricole Paris 2010 | Gold Medal |