Winery CastelnauÉpicerie de Castelnau Blanc
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, poultry or lean fish.
Taste structure of the Épicerie de Castelnau Blanc from the Winery Castelnau
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Épicerie de Castelnau Blanc of Winery Castelnau in the region of Pays d'Oc is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Épicerie de Castelnau Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Épicerie de Castelnau Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Épicerie de Castelnau Blanc
The Épicerie de Castelnau Blanc of Winery Castelnau matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of pasta carbonara almost like the real thing, tuna, pepper and tomato quiche or chicken wrap.
Discover the grape variety: Colombard
Colombard is one of the oldest grape varieties in the Charentes. This golden white grape variety is a cross between Chenin and Gouais. The young leaves of colombard are yellow with bronze patches. The adult leaves may be three-lobed or whole, depending on the variety. Its branches are cottony. The bunches of this variety are thick and cylindrical. Its elliptical berries are medium-sized. They change color until they ripen, ranging from greenish white to golden yellow. Colombard is associated with an average budding. It is particularly susceptible to leafhoppers, grape worms, mites, mildew, powdery mildew and gray mold. It is also sensitive to water stress, but is not very sensitive to wind. It ripens late in the second half of the year. There are a dozen approved clones of Colombard, the best known of which are 608, 607 and 606. This variety produces a full-bodied, fine white wine. Aromas of lime, nectarine, boxwood, citrus and exotic fruits are released.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Épicerie de Castelnau Blanc from Winery Castelnau are 2016, 2018
Informations about the Winery Castelnau
The Winery Castelnau is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 43 wines for sale in the of Hérault to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Hérault
The wine region of Hérault is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine La Grange des Pères or the Domaine La Grange des Pères produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Hérault are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Hérault often reveals types of flavors of minerality, yellow apple or passion fruit and sometimes also flavors of nutty, anise or stone fruit.
The wine region of Pays d'Oc
Pays d'Oc is the PGI for red, white and rosé wines that are produced over a wide area of the southern coast of France. The PGI catchment area corresponds roughly to the Languedoc-roussillon">Languedoc-Roussillon wine region, one of the largest wine regions in France. The area covers all wines that are not produced under the strict laws that govern AOC-level appellations in the regions: among them, Corbières, Minervois and the Languedoc appellation itself. The Pays d'Oc PGI is arguably the most important in France, producing the majority of the country's PGI wines.
The word of the wine: Brilliant
Said of a very limpid robe whose reflections shine strongly in the light.
