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Vieilles Vignes

2016 Limoux White Blend

Chateau Martinolles Vieilles Vignes is a captivating white blend from the renowned Limoux region, celebrated for its rich winemaking heritage. This 2016 vintage showcases a brilliant straw-yellow hue, inviting you to explore its aromatic profile. The wine offers a wonderful balance with its medium body that feels both refreshing and satisfying on the palate. A vibrant acidity adds brightness, enhancing the overall experience while ensuring a lively character that is truly mouthwatering. The fruit intensity is prominently expressed, featuring notes of ripe stone fruits complemented by subtle floral undertones. As a versatile food-friendly choice, this wine predominantly presents as dry, making it an excellent companion for various dishes, from seafood to creamy pastas. The intricate interplay of flavors and textures underscores the wine's elevated quality, affirming its stature as a delightful representation of Limoux.

Tasting notes:


Lemon

Lemon

Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle

White Peach

White Peach

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


Languedoc-Roussillon
Languedoc-Roussillon

France's oldest and largest winemaking region, the Languedoc-Roussillon stretches around the sun-kissed Mediterranean from Roussillon to Provence. Taking in everything from rugged mountain slopes to breezy coastline, this vast region features various climates and terroirs. Outside of its famous AOCs like Minervois, Corbières and Saint-Chinian, many Languedoc wines are made in the less restrictive IGP classification, in particular the Pays d'Oc. There are many wine styles made in Languedoc, but full-bodied reds blending Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvèdre and Cinsault are the most common. For summer drinking, look to its fruity rosé, rounded Chardonnay and zingy Picpoul. You will often find grape varieties stated on the label of Languedoc's IGP wines, an uncommon practice in much of France.

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