COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Grenache Blanc 65%, Clairette 25%, Roussanne 10%, Viognier 5%
PRODUCER
Château De Nages
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château de Nages Héritage Blanc is a 2023 vintage white wine from the AOP Costières de Nîmes in the Southern Rhône, France. Produced by the Gassier family, the wine is a blend of 65% Grenache Blanc, 25% Clairette, 10% Roussanne, and 5% Viognier. The estate is renowned for its commitment to organic and regenerative farming practices, cultivating grapes on a unique terroir of rolled pebbles over red clay. The Gassier family's philosophy emphasizes environmental stewardship and a long-term vision for the land.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Château De Nages is the first wine estate in France certified in regenerative agriculture by 'A Greener World'.
Fact 02
The estate's 'Grès' terroir consists of ancient Rhône riverbed pebbles.
Fact 03
Native yeasts are used for fermentation, adding complexity.
Fact 04
The wine is aged on its lees for 8 months, enhancing texture.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Château de Nages Héritage Blanc begins with a manual harvest and sorting. Following a cold stabulation on lees for five days, fermentation is carried out using native yeasts. Grenache Blanc and Clairette ferment in cement tanks, while Viognier ferments in old barrels. The wine then undergoes an 8-month aging period on its total lees, with 50% maturing in barrels and 50% in concrete vats, developing its texture and complexity.
