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Côtes du Rhône, white wine Soil and Grape varieties Rocky soil, clay and limestone Traditionnal White grape varieties of Cotes du Rhone : - White Grenache 60 %. - Roussane and Marsanne 40 %. Cultivation Method Vine age : 20 years. Vine training techniques : cordon training. Vineyards conditions of the contract : soil maintenance, no chemical fertilizer, remove buds. Productivity : between 33 and 45 hectolitres/hectare. Elaboration - Grapes pressed put directly in a pneumatic press. - The juice is cleared out then ferments at low temperature (between 16° and 18°C). - Sterile filtration before bottling on next spring. Tasting Nose : aromatic fineness (fruits and white flowers). On the palate : round and freshness without acidity. To serve with : - Apéritifs, coquillages. - Truite aux amandes. - Saumon en papillote. Conservation : until 2 years. Back to reception See Côte du Rhône, red wine See Côte du Rhône, rose wine

FONTAVIN ESTATE CHOUVET Hélène et Michel 1468 Route de la Plaine 84350 COURTHEZON Tel.: +(33)4.90.70.72.14 - Fax : +(33)4.90.70.79.39 Mail : helene-chouvet@fontavin.com

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