Côtes du Rhône Grande Réserve 2007 AOC

Chateau Beauchene

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Winery Chateau Beauchene - more wines
Country: France
Wine district: Vallée du Rhône
Variety: Cuvée
Variety 1: Shiraz 40%
Variety 2: Grenache 60%

Barrique




Age of the Vineyards : From 30 to 50 years old

Geographic Situation : One part in the north of Orange on slightly stony and clayey calcareous soils.
The other part in the south of Orange on alluvial terraces with pebbles.

Methods of Cultivation : Principles of the “agriculture raisonnée”, a philosophy of production to guarantee :
- a first-quality product
- a completely safe product
- a better respect of our environment
The utilization of traditional techniques; ploughing, hand harvesting and sorting by each grape-picker.

Methods of Vinification : Total de-stemming of the grapes.
Maceration for a period of 15 days using the technique of the “délestage” for a better extraction of the polyphenols and the anthocyanins
Wine is aged in oak barriques, for a period of 6 to 12 months.

Wine & Food : Serve at 16° to 18°
Appearance : intense garnet red in colour
Nose : this wine develops a bouquet of red ripe fruits, violet and blackcurrant, with a woody and spicy hint on the finish.
Palate : round and unctuous, this wine is full and supple. The tannins are present but well-blended, with a long-lasting flavour.
This wine is perfect with meats and cheeses, and is well suited to the southern French cuisine.

Peak : 2 to 5 years

Where to buy
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1 Rating:
Michal 2012 87
Other vintages:
Côtes du Rhône Grande réserve 2011