Côte du Rhône Blanc 2015

 The Saint Cosme Côtes du Rhône Blanc is sourced from limestone rich vineyard plots around the appellation of Gigondas: the Viognier from Tulette and the Marsanne from Violès. The brilliance of this white cuvée relies heavily on the terroir; The Picpoul and Clairette bring lift and freshness to the cuvée, while the Marsanne and Viognier add texture, as well as beautiful floral accents to the wine.

Tasting Notes

Bright lemon gold in color, the Saint Cosme Côtes du Rhône Blanc offers alluring aromas and flavors of licorice, banana, and toasted marshmallow. The well integrated acidity provides a fresh, lingering finish that is a perfect reflection the terroir.

Food Pairing

 An ideal pairing with baked brie and apples or roasted chicken with rosemary.

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:

Cotes du Rhone

Vineyard size:

15 acres

Soil composition:

Clay and limestone

Training method:

Cordon Gobelet

Elevation:

495 feet

Vines/acre:

2000

Exposure:

Southern / Western

Harvest time:

Early September

First vintage of this wine:

1997

Bottles produced of this wine:

30,000

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:

45% Viognier, 20% Marsanne, 25% Picpoul, 10% Clairette

Fermentation container:

Stainless steel tanks

Length of alcoholic fermentation:

7-10 days days

Fermentation temperature:

61 °F

Length of aging before bottling:

9 months

Analytical Data

Alcohol:

13.5 %

pH level:

3.5

Residual sugar:

1.6 g/L

Acidity:

3.3 g/L

Dry extract:

20.3 g/L