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6 Total Awards
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2015 White Wine

Cantharos

France, France

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A 95-point, platinum medal-winning wine from the windy coasts of Southern France

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About This Wine


Cantharos

White Wine

A multiple award-winning white wine from southwest France, Cantharos 2015 took the platinum medal at the 2017 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Challenge, scoring 95 points. Cantharos is produced by vineyards from Côtes de Gascogne, a region which won its initial fame thanks to a climate particularly conducive to the production of white wines. The rich alluvial soil, sunny climate, wet spring, and influences from the distant Atlantic Ocean all contribute to the production of wonderfully crisp and aromatic white wines.

The Cantharos 2015 White Wine Côtes de Gascogne is a lovely blend of four varieties of grape. Predominantly Colombard, it also includes Ugni Blanc, Gros Manseng, and Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Together these varieties combine to produce a unique and vitalizing tasting experience.

This wine is a harmonious medley of sweet and citrus fruits. On the nose, lemon and grapefruit predominate the crisp aroma. On the palate, the citrus flavors continue, which combine with powerful flavors of passionfruit and mango to produce a remarkably fresh and balanced tasting experience.

Cantharos 2015 White Wine Côtes de Gascogne

Wine Region


France

While it was not the first country to master winemaking, no other country has determined the course of wine and wine culture as much as France. From the sparkling wines of Champagne to the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of Burgundy; from Bordeaux's sumptuous blends to Alsace's Riesling; and from the Loire Valley's Sauvignon Blancs to exciting new regions like Pays d'Oc in the south, France has given the world nearly all the major styles and grape varieties that dominate what we drink today. There are numerous reasons why France and wine are so inextricably linked, but perhaps the foremost is geography. Few places can rival France's unique array of hot and cool-climate regions and the abundant maritime influences and mountainous terrain found throughout the country.

Flavor Profile


Pairs well with… Smoked Salmon, Roasted Pork Loin, Dim Sum, Chinese

Body 1 Acidity 1Sweetness 2Fruit Intensity 1Tannin 1

Awards


Cantharos 2015 White Wine Côtes de Gascogne: White Wine

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6 TOTAL AWARDS

  • Points 95 Points, 2017 Winemaker Challenge
  • Points 94 Points, 2017 WineReviewOnline
  • Silver Medal, 2016 Sommelier Challenge
  • Silver Medal, 2017 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
  • Platinum Medal, 2017 Winemaker Challenge
  • Bronze Medal, 2016 Harvest Challenge
Cantharos 2015 White Wine Côtes de Gascogne