Château SixtineCuvée du Vatican Réserve de l’Abbé Blanc
White wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Marsanne, the Roussanne and the Viognier.
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc).
Taste structure of the Cuvée du Vatican Réserve de l’Abbé Blanc from the Château Sixtine
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée du Vatican Réserve de l’Abbé Blanc of Château Sixtine in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Cuvée du Vatican Réserve de l’Abbé Blanc of Château Sixtine in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of oaky, citrus or apples and sometimes also flavors of peach, pear or oak.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée du Vatican Réserve de l’Abbé Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée du Vatican Réserve de l’Abbé Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée du Vatican Réserve de l’Abbé Blanc
The Cuvée du Vatican Réserve de l’Abbé Blanc of Château Sixtine matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, poultry or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of pork cheeks confit in cider, blue cord or pan bagnat.
Details and technical informations about Château Sixtine's Cuvée du Vatican Réserve de l’Abbé 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 Cuvée du Vatican Réserve de l’Abbé Blanc from Château Sixtine are 0, 2019
Informations about the Château Sixtine
The Château Sixtine is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Côtes-du-Rhône to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône
Accessible reference for Mediterranean reds: dominant Grenache as king (≥50% in the south) - supple and fruity with notes of cherry, strawberry, garrigue, pepper and a touch of sweet spices, round tannins. Fleshy Syrah (blackcurrant, violet, black pepper), dense Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Carignan in support. In the north, racy, deep Syrah solo. Generous rosés and floral whites (Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Viognier).
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: Full
A full, complete and harmonious wine, offering a great wealth of flavours.
