COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne
PRODUCER
Les Vignerons du Castelas
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Le Monarque Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2022 is a white wine from Les Vignerons du Castelas, a cooperative established in 1952 by 45 winemaking families. The wine is a blend of Viognier, Grenache Blanc, and Roussanne, grown in the Southern Rhône Valley. The name 'Le Monarque' is inspired by the Monarch butterfly. The 2022 vintage experienced a hot, dry growing season, with late-August rains aiding slow grape maturation. The grapes are organically grown and harvested at night. This wine is noted for its complexity and value, and it is bottled at the property without added sulphites.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after the Monarch butterfly, a symbol of the Rhône Valley's natural landscape.
Fact 02
Organically grown grapes, harvested at night to preserve freshness.
Fact 03
Bottled at the property without any added sulphites.
Fact 04
Offers notable complexity and depth for its price point.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Le Monarque Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2022 is produced by Les Vignerons du Castelas. The grapes are organically grown and harvested at night. Fermentation occurs slowly over one month in temperature-controlled vats. The wine is then aged in concrete tanks. It is bottled at the property without the addition of sulphites.
