Château VirgilePerle Blanche Élevé en Fût de Chêne Costières-de-Nîmes
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 Perle Blanche Élevé en Fût de Chêne Costières-de-Nîmes from the Château Virgile
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Perle Blanche Élevé en Fût de Chêne Costières-de-Nîmes of Château Virgile in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Perle Blanche Élevé en Fût de Chêne Costières-de-Nîmes
Pairings that work perfectly with Perle Blanche Élevé en Fût de Chêne Costières-de-Nîmes
Original food and wine pairings with Perle Blanche Élevé en Fût de Chêne Costières-de-Nîmes
The Perle Blanche Élevé en Fût de Chêne Costières-de-Nîmes of Château Virgile matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of simple pork roast, salmon burger or savoyard fondue (but succulent).
Details and technical informations about Château Virgile's Perle Blanche Élevé en Fût de Chêne Costières-de-Nîmes.
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 Perle Blanche Élevé en Fût de Chêne Costières-de-Nîmes from Château Virgile are 2017, 2015, 2018, 2016
Informations about the Château Virgile
The Château Virgile is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 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: Ample
Said of a generous wine with a rich body that gives an impression of fullness in the mouth.
