CHÂTEAU CAPION Blanc 2017 (Copy4)

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