Domaine Rijckaert Grand Elevage Vieilles Vignes White 2018 Arbois
Description
Viticulture
The vines grow in a tiny 0.35 hectare vineyard with marl soils, located in the Arbois appellation at an altitude of 260 meters above sea level. The average age of the vines is 60 years.
Vinification
Harvesting is done by hand. Fermentation of the must takes place in oak barrels, the fermentation temperature is not controlled.
Wine aging
After spontaneous malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months in old French oak barrels.
Vintage details
Storage potential-3-5 years.
Tasting notes
Wine of golden-lemon color. Balanced, refreshing, rounded taste of wine combines tones of apricot, peach and lemon with salty mineral hues. Notes of tropical fruits appear in the refined aftertaste. In an elegant, fresh, delicate aroma of wine, delicate notes of apricot, peach and nectarine are intertwined with hints of citrus fruits, white flowers and spices.