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2012 Château Fortia Blanc
Simply amazing, a perfect balance
White • Rhône Valley • Châteuneuf-du-Pape AOC • France • 60% de Clairette, 30% de Roussane, 10% de Grenache Blanc • 16/20 Jancis Robinson, 16/20 La Revue du Vin de France
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2012 Château Fortia Blanc, Côtes-du-Rhône, France, Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP
The Château Fortia is one of the oldest domains of Châteauneuf du Pape. It probably already produced wine in the 14th century. The castle built in the 19th century is in Neo-Gothic style. Pierre Pastre manages the estate since 2004.
Owner is Baron Bruno Le Roy Boiseaumarié, who is responsible for the vineyard and the winemaking. He is also president of the Union of Producers.
"Genuine historical reference, Château Fortia is a vineyard of Châteauneuf-du-Pape in total metamorphosis. With the initiatives from Pierre Pastre since 2004, took this family estate the road to excellence excellence" La Revue du Vin de France No. 590 April 2015
Technical Details (Download PDF)
- Name:
- Château Fortia Blanc
- Appelation:
- Châteuneuf-du-Pape AOC
- Country:
- France
- Region:
- Rhône Valley
- Type:
- White
- Vintage:
- 2012
- Varietal:
- 60% de Clairette, 30% de Roussane, 10% de Grenache Blanc
- Content:
- 750 ml
- Degree of alcohol:
- 13.5%
- Expert Rating:
- Our price per bottle:
- €21,50
Tasting notes
- Type:
- Light golden yellow
- Nose:
- Pear, citrus, acacia honey, salted butter caramel, white pepper
- Taste:
- Round and elegant attack, fills the mouth well, nice greasy touch, balanced, fresh, long finish on white fruits
- Dishes suggestions:
- Turbot, cod, lotte, scallops, veal sweetbread with cream
- To drink from:
- 2014
- To drink until:
- 2020
- Service Temperature:
- 12°C
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- All bottles are repackaged in shock-absorbing packaging designed for the transport of wine.