Clos du ChâtelardApicius
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The Apicius of the Clos du Châtelard is in the top 0 of wines of Villeneuve.
Details and technical informations about Clos du Châtelard's Apicius.
Discover the grape variety: Arinto
Crisp and structured whites with very high acidity, pale golden colour, taut mouth, with signature aromas of lemon, green apple, white flowers and mineral notes. Ages beautifully gaining citrusy and resinous notes. Star of Bucelas DOC, also found in Vinho Verde, Tejo, Alentejo and Dão. Traditional Portuguese white grape defining the identity of age-worthy Portuguese whites.
Informations about the Clos du Châtelard
The Clos du Châtelard is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Villeneuve to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Villeneuve
Chablais AOC production area in Vaud (63 ha on the eastern shores of Lake Geneva, mild climate regulated by the lake, foehn aiding ripening, soils of alluvial limestone, moraines and gypsum): Chasselas leads in whites, fully expressing the Chablais terroir — mineral with fresh white fruits, taut and delicate, structure balanced by limestone. Pinot Noir and Gamay reds of character, the smallest production in Chablais, less harsh climate thanks to the lake.
The wine region of Vaud
World reference for Chasselas (~60% of the vineyard). Mineral, delicate whites with signature notes of green apple, citrus, white flowers, fresh almond and a saline touch, low acidity and a silky palate. Maximum expression in Lavaux (UNESCO 2007) on Lake Geneva terraces. Also La Côte, Chablais and the iconic Dézaley.
The word of the wine: Wooded
A set of aromas brought about by ageing in barrels (usually oak). This can be pleasant when, in small doses, it brings a touch of spice, roast or vanilla to an already constructed ensemble. When the violent woodiness dominates the wine, it is quickly tiring. Easily identifiable aromatically, it is sought after (to the point of abuse) by the makers of coarse wines. New World manufacturers and, alas, some French winemakers use oak chips to impart the woody taste, which is tantamount to artificial flavoring.
