La Cave d'Augustin FlorentCostières-de-Nîmes
Pink wine
This wine generally goes well with
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Costières-de-Nîmes of La Cave d'Augustin Florent in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, tropical or oak and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit.
Details and technical informations about La Cave d'Augustin Florent's Costières-de-Nîmes.
Discover the grape variety: Goruli mtsvane
Structured, aromatic dry whites with a pale to amber golden robe (in qvevri), an ample palate and preserved acidity of citrus, yellow fruits (pear, peach), white flowers, dried fruits, honey and mineral notes. Often vinified in qvevri (buried clay jars, UNESCO method) as tannic orange wines. Grown in Kakheti and Kartli, signature of modern Georgian amber whites. Native Georgian grape (mtsvane = "green"), pillar of the qvevri revival.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Costières-de-Nîmes from La Cave d'Augustin Florent are 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015.
Informations about the La Cave d'Augustin Florent
The La Cave d'Augustin Florent is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 140 wines for sale in the of Costières-de-Nîmes to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Costières-de-Nîmes
A link between the southern Rhône and the Languedoc (the Rhône's southern tip, Gard): signature Syrah-Grenache reign in reds (≥50%) — fruity and structured with ripe black fruit (blackberry, blueberry), cherry, raspberry, plum, mirabelle and a spicy touch, supple tannins and a fresh finish. Dense Mourvèdre, Carignan and Cinsault complement, Marselan a modern touch. Lively rosés. Ample whites (Grenache Blanc, Roussanne).
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Wiring
Action of periodically filling barrels containing wine, in order to offset evaporation and maintain a maximum level. The topping up allows to avoid the phenomenon of oxidation.
