Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc Grenache Blanc
Appellation
Côtes-du-Rhône
Farming
Organic
Varietals
100% Grenache Blanc
Vineyards & Viticulture
Forty hectares of vineyards, situated in the Vacqueyras area a few kilometers north of Sarrians, were purchased by the Reynaud family in 1935. The old maison is flanked on both sides by tall towers (hence Des Tours). Emmanuel took over this château from his father Bernard (Jacques' brother) in 1989. The vineyards are tended with organic methods, manually plowed, and harvested much later than other producers. From vines planted from 1978-1980.
Soils
Very poor, sandy
Harvest & Vinification
During vinification, each varietal of every vineyard is fermented separately in oak casks, with assemblage taking place in enamel-lined tanks before bottling. Fermentation is allowed to begin naturally with no inoculation of yeasts and the wine is aged for nine months.
