Château de Bord Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Laudun Blanc 2022

The viticulture of our Château de Bord cuvée is sustainable: certified High Environmental Value (HVE) 3 and in conversion to organic farming. The wine is aged on fine lees for 8 months in amphorae, French oak barrels, and concrete tanks.

THE WINE

🍇 Grapes: Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Clairette.

🍷 Color: Pale yellow with golden reflections.

👃 Aroma: Beautiful notes of citrus, white flowers, vine peach, with a slight touch of fresh almond.

👄 Palate: A nice fresh attack. Seductive aromas of ripe yellow fruits, white peach, and acacia honey, all providing a very good balance.

🍽️ Pairing: Serve at 13 °C. Best enjoyed with white meat, summer salads, or seafood.

⌛ Aging Potential: 10 years.

LOCATION, TERROIR & VINIFICATION

Located in Laudun-l'Ardoise in the Gard (30), between Bagnols-sur-Cèze and Lirac, Château de Bord is a 22-hectare vineyard featuring the remnants of a medieval castle overlooking the vines. The Château de Bord estate is situated on a hillside with a series of terraces: the clay-limestone soils are well-drained and perfectly south-facing.

Dating back to Roman times, the vineyard was owned by the Bishops of Uzès in the 11th century, then by the Count of Toulouse before being abandoned during the French Revolution. It changed hands multiple times before being acquired in 1991 by the Brotte family.

The viticulture is HVE3 sustainable, in conversion to organic farming, with practices such as bud thinning, leaf removal, and green harvesting. The harvest is done manually, early in the morning.