Plot selection : The vines are located close to the village of Vacquières, on a clay-limestone soil.
Winemaking and Aging : Pressing after a short skin cold maceration. Cold settling without excess. Aging in stainless steel tanks during 4 to 5 weeks with lees.
Tasting notes : A pale gold colour, clear. A complex, fresh nose with notes of orange blossom and eucalyptus, which then develops into slightly lemony aromas.
Well-balanced and complex on the palate. Notes of pomelo zest. In the mid-palate, notes of white peach and fresh pear. A rich, long wine with good acidity.
Aging potential : 1 to 3 years
Serving temperature : 9-10°C
Pairing : Pear, gorgonzola and walnut risotto. Carpaccio of scallops. Fish paella. For dessert, exotic pavlova, mango and passion fruit panna cotta.
Designation : Garrigue White
Brand : Château de Lascaux
Appellation : AOC Languedoc
Colour : White
Vintage : 2024
Region : Languedoc (France)
Grape varieties : Rolle : 40%, Roussanne : 20% Marsanne : 20%, Clairette : 10%, Grenache blanc : 10%
Alcohol by Vol. : 13% Alc./Vol.
Jancis Robinson : 16/20
Decanter World Wine Awards : Silver 91 points
Bettane & Desseauve 2024 : 90/100
Rolle : 40%
Roussanne : 20%
Marsanne : 20%
Clairette : 10%
Grenache blanc : 10%
Grape varietiesRolle : 40%
Roussanne : 20%
Marsanne : 20%
Clairette : 10%
Grenache blanc : 10%
AgingAging in stainless steel tanks during 4 to 5 weeks with lees.
TastingA round and fat wine with citrus and white fruity aromas
