Rhone Valley
Château des Tourettes - Vin de France - Tinus - Chardonnay - Plateau de l'aigle - Blanc - 2022
Characteristics
Country / Region: Rhône Valley
Vintage: 2022
Name: Vin de France
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 14.5 vol.
Color: White
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Domaine rated 1 star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
Wine:
A triumph! The 2022 white Vin de France Tinus Chardonnay Plateau de l’Aigle showcases an astounding level of ripeness and impressive palate depth. Its delightful toasted notes, authentic chardonnay character, and expertly managed oak aging (with 25% new barrels) culminate in a radiant white that stands shoulder to shoulder with some of the finest specimens from Burgundy. Generously full-bodied with a pleasing texture and excellent structure, this wine is a flavor-packed delight, ready to be enjoyed now or over the next five years.Vinification:
Harvested by hand. Vinification in barrels with 20% new barrels. Aged for several months on lees in barrels, then in concrete tanks on fine lees.Color:
Bright light gold.
Temperature:
Serve between 10 and 12°C.Food and wine pairing:
Confit vegetable tart, scallops marinated in fleur de sel, asparagus fricassee with morel mushrooms, cheese soufflé.Cellar aging:
From now until 2028.
A cornerstone in Burgundy, Verget is among the houses we hold in high regard, having forged strong ties with them over the years. Such is the depth of our relationship that we've crafted bespoke cuvées, assembled by the Best Sommelier in the World, Olivier Poussier, that is exclusively reserved for our members.
Today, under the capable guidance of the talented Julien Desplans, and following in the footsteps of Jean-Marie Guffens who had been making decisions for the house since 2016, Verget continues to champion the Burgundian style in the south of France. They produce whites with defined, slender, and fresh profiles, and equally impressive reds that are fruit-forward.