Maison Castel Series Limitees Chap. VI Cote Rotie
Chap. VI – Patience at Its Peak | Maison Castel
Overview:
Stretched across the sheer terraces of Côte-Rôtie, this cuvée reflects the dedication and patience required to cultivate its challenging terroir. The result is a wine of elegance, freshness, and striking minerality, a testament to human perseverance and meticulous viticulture.
Grape Varieties:
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97% Syrah
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3% Viognier (vines are cane-trellised)
Tasting Notes:
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Appearance: Intense purple with flashes of deep, dark purple
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Nose: Dominated by tertiary notes of toasted bread and smoke, opening up with black pepper and blackberry jam
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Palate: Concentrated and complex, showing all the aromatic richness of the nose. Excellent structure and tension, with remarkable freshness throughout
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Finish: Long and harmonious, reflecting the elegance and minerality of the terroir
Brands |
Maison Castel |
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Country Of Origin |
France |
Volume |
750ml |
Type |
Red Wine |
Harvest & Vinification:
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Harvest: 100% by hand, from 23 September to 2 October 2021
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Vinification: Traditional maceration in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Grapes are destemmed, extracted with daily pumpovers and daily crushes for 3 weeks, then racked and pressed. Malolactic fermentation occurs in barrel.
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Ageing: 18 months in 225-litre French oak barrels: 60% new oak, 20% second-use, 20% third-use
Serving & Ageing:
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Serve at: 16–18°C
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Aging potential: 6–10 years
Food Pairing:
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Aged meats, hare à la royale, caramelised spare ribs, beef stir-fry with soy sauce and ginger
Summary:
A structured and refined Côte-Rôtie that beautifully balances concentration, freshness, and complexity. Its synergy of Syrah and Viognier, combined with careful oak ageing, delivers a wine of depth, finesse, and remarkable elegance.
