Clos des CentenairesLes Centenaires Blanc
White wine
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Marsanne, the Roussanne, the Vermentino and the Viognier.
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 Les Centenaires Blanc from the Clos des Centenaires
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Les Centenaires Blanc of Clos des Centenaires in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Les Centenaires Blanc of Clos des Centenaires in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of earth, citrus fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Les Centenaires Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Les Centenaires Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Les Centenaires Blanc
The Les Centenaires Blanc of Clos des Centenaires matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, poultry or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of grandma's chicken casserole, chicken liver cake or red mullet, mackerel, tuna, salmon sushi.
Details and technical informations about Clos des Centenaires's Les Centenaires Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Marsanne
Rich, structured whites with a round palate and long finish, with aromas of ripe yellow fruits, honey, white flowers, toasted almond and mineral notes. Fine ageing potential, developing waxy and truffle nuances with age. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with roussanne. Also exported to Australia (Victoria) and California. Native Rhône variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Les Centenaires Blanc from Clos des Centenaires are 0
Informations about the Clos des Centenaires
The Clos des Centenaires is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 22 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: Tank
Made of concrete, stainless steel, enamelled steel or wood (now fashionable again), the vat is an indispensable tool during the entire winemaking process. It is also used to mature certain wines that do not need to go into barrel, or to preserve them.
