CHATEAU ROUTAS Viognier/Chardonnay 2022 Bottle

Description

The sustainable farmed estate abounds in the agricultural diversity that is key to vine health. The 290 hectares encompass wheat fields and olive trees, and black truffles stud the earth. Red poppies give way to brilliant yellow sunflowers, and in the fall, the surrounding forests yield abundant mushrooms-cepes (porcini), fragile girolles, and morels. Helpful insects play their part in keeping the vines disease-free.

As in all the best properties, the Chateau Routas soil varies dramatically, resulting in small vineyards that are often unusually shaped. Some plots are red as crushed brick, while others are of crumbly grey limestone mixed with bright red stones that bleach in the hot summer sun. The elevation is among Provence’s highest, providing cool nights that slow the ripening of the grapes, contributing complexity, and dictating harvests that are up to a month later than those nearer the coast.

Pale straw colour, with a light green hue. On the nose, aromas of lime sherbet, citrus, ripe pear and a hint of gooseberry come forward. On the palate, tropical fruit notes lead to a crisp, lively acidity. Perfect after a long day venturing around the Provencal region, or simply sitting under a tree, shaded from the midday sun. Grape varieties: 75% Viognier, 25% Chardonnay.

Our white wine goes wonderfully with fish in sauce, a fillet of red mullet à la Provençale, grilled prawns, an asparagus risotto, chicken with porcini mushroom or morel cream, foie gras or blue-veined cheese.