Château des SourcesCostières de Nîmes
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Costières de Nîmes of the Château des Sources is in the top 30 of wines of Costières-de-Nîmes.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Costières de Nîmes of Château des Sources in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, butter or licorice and sometimes also flavors of pepper, microbio or oak.
Details and technical informations about Château des Sources's Costières de Nîmes.
Discover the grape variety: Tourbat
Structured and aromatic dry whites with a pale golden hue, an ample palate with preserved acidity, and signature aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), white flowers, white-fleshed fruits and saline mineral notes. Refined Mediterranean profile. Contributes to distinctive Roussillon blends. French autochthonous white grape from Roussillon, identical to the Sardinian Torbato according to genetic analyses, grown in small quantities.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Costières de Nîmes from Château des Sources are 2017, 2014, 2016, 2015 and 2013.
Informations about the Château des Sources
The Château des Sources is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 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: Heady
Said of a wine rich in alcohol, powerful and expressive.
