Château ValcombeEpicure Blanc
White wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Bourboulenc, the Clairette and the Roussanne.
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc).
Taste structure of the Epicure Blanc from the Château Valcombe
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Epicure Blanc of Château Valcombe in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Epicure Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Epicure Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Epicure Blanc
The Epicure Blanc of Château Valcombe matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of rabbit in white wine (casserole), toasted bagel with smoked salmon or epoisses fondue (cheese).
Details and technical informations about Château Valcombe's Epicure 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 Epicure Blanc from Château Valcombe are 2014, 2016, 2015, 2017
Informations about the Château Valcombe
The Château Valcombe is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Ventoux to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Ventoux
High-altitude, cool southern Rhône (below the 1,912 m Giant of Provence): signature reds from Grenache and Syrah — round and supple with notes of cherry, raspberry, garrigue, pepper and a truffle touch with age, melted tannins, natural freshness and easy drinking (vs the sun-baked plains wines). Carignan, Cinsault and Mourvèdre as support. Lively, crunchy rosés (raspberry, flowers). Ample whites of Clairette, Roussanne, Bourboulenc, Vermentino.
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: Collar
The upper, cylindrical part of the bottle. Sales of wine bottles are generally expressed in number of bottles.
