COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Grenache Gris, Grenache Blanc, Macabeu, Roussanne, Vermentino
PRODUCER
Domaine La Tour Vieille
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Les Canadells 2021 is a white wine from Domaine La Tour Vieille, located in the Collioure AOC of the Languedoc-Roussillon region. The estate, founded in 1982 by Vincent Cantié and later joined by Christine Campadieu, is known for its dedication to traditional viticulture on the steep, schistous slopes of the Catalan coast. The vineyards are situated on terraces overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, with schist bedrock close to the surface. The wine is a blend of Grenache Gris, Grenache Blanc, Macabeu, Roussanne, and Vermentino, reflecting the unique terroir of the region.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vines cling to steep, sea-facing terraces.
Fact 02
Farming is done entirely by hand due to the terrain.
Fact 03
The estate is named after an old stone tower.
Fact 04
Schist bedrock is close to the surface.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Les Canadells begins with grapes harvested in late August, which are then cooled before direct pressing. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures, with regular stirring of the lees. Approximately 30% of the cuvée is fermented in oak barrels. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for a few months in either stainless steel tanks or demi-muids. The estate practices traditional viticulture, avoiding herbicides and utilizing horse-drawn plows in some areas.
