Chateau L’Ermitage Blanc Auzan Costieres de Nimes [Organic & Biodynamic] (6 Bottle Case)

The vineyard benefits from the exposure of Costières de Nîmes southern hillsides cascading down towards the Mediterranean, a location which provides optimal sunshine but benefits from freshening sea breezes. This cool marine wind drops summer temperatures from 35°C to 30°C favouring even ripening and water retention in the pebbly soil. This wine is produced from low-yielding 20 year old vines yielding 50hl/ha. Grapes are picked early to preserve fruit aromas. The winery is a member of Terra Vitis, a group dedicated to safeguarding the environment and using natural treatments wherever possible, and has now moved to full organic certification. Grapes are destemmed before being gently pressed. The must is cooled to 6ºC to facilitate natural clarification then fermented at 16º & kept on the fine lees for 3 months to develop and accentuate the flavours.

Château L’Ermitage Blanc ‘Auzan’, Costières de Nîmes is a tasty, fruity and fresh white wine from the Rhône. Aromas of orange blossom and a stony, flinty quality. The Viognier and Grenache Blanc add a natural richness of peach and ripe nectarine flavours which are balanced by the fresh grapefruit and citrus characters from the Roussanne, with a touch of mineral complexity. This is bouncy and modern but remains of its place. A lovely aperitif but also matches well with asparagus grilled fish and chicken in a creamy sauce.

Please note: All case wine orders can take between 7-10 days for delivery.

Country: France
Region: Rhône
Grape: Roussanne 60%, Grenache Blanc 20%, Viognier 20%
Volume: 6 x 75cl
ABV: 12.5%
Vintage: 2023
Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Suitable for Vegans: Yes