Château BasL'Alvernegue Blanc
White wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Bourboulenc, the Clairette and the Rolle.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
Food and wine pairings with L'Alvernegue Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with L'Alvernegue Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with L'Alvernegue Blanc
The L'Alvernegue Blanc of Château Bas matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or poultry such as recipes of pasta with tuna, squid from the mouth of the cavado river (portugal) or fried chicken.
Details and technical informations about Château Bas's L'Alvernegue Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Bourboulenc
Fresh and aromatic whites with an ample palate and preserved acidity despite the sun, on discreet aromas of white flowers (broom), citrus, exotic fruits, fennel and saline marine notes. Very late-ripening, retaining freshness in hot climates. Essential component of white Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, white Côtes-du-Rhône and Bandol blanc, and the absolute signature of La Clape AOC. Native southern French variety with very late ripening.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of L'Alvernegue Blanc from Château Bas are 2014
Informations about the Château Bas
The Château Bas is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence
Provençal AOC between the Durance, Rhône, Mediterranean and Sainte-Victoire, 70% rosés. Fresh, fruity rosés with signature notes of strawberry, grapefruit, white peach, flowers and a garrigue touch, taut and thirst-quenching palate — the sunny Provençal aperitif. Supple reds blending Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvèdre and Cabernet Sauvignon (spice, density, structure). Whites Rolle (Vermentino) and Clairette, ample with white flowers.
The wine region of Provence
World capital of dry, refined rosé (~90% of production). Pale rose-petal colour, delicate nose of fresh red fruits (strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant), citrus (pink grapefruit), white flowers and a mineral touch, taut and thirst-quenching palate — the Mediterranean aperitif par excellence. Blends of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Tibouren and Mourvèdre. Fleshy Bandol reds from Mourvèdre (leather, garrigue, age-worthy), straight Cassis whites.
The word of the wine: Foxé
An animal odor found in certain reduced or old wines, which are also said to fox, in reference to the fox.
