Presentation
Presentation
The name "Château Quilex" comes from the Latin Quercus Ilex, green oak, which is emblematic of the south-eastern corner of France.
The Château Quilex estate, surrounded by these green oaks, covers 14 hectares, of which 8 fall under the new Côtes-du-Rhône Villages designation and are assigned to the commune of Gadagne. Annual production is in the region of 300 hectolitres (+/-35,000 bottles).
The estate is currently owned by François Berud, and was specially selected for its homogeneity. The vineyards, situated on a plateau, constitute the region's most exposed cultivated surface.
The Château Quilex estate, surrounded by these green oaks, covers 14 hectares, of which 8 fall under the new Côtes-du-Rhône Villages designation and are assigned to the commune of Gadagne. Annual production is in the region of 300 hectolitres (+/-35,000 bottles).
The estate is currently owned by François Berud, and was specially selected for its homogeneity. The vineyards, situated on a plateau, constitute the region's most exposed cultivated surface.
Terroir
Pebbly soil. Old Rhône terraces.
Winemaking
Traditional vinification. Long maceration.
Varietals
Grenache noir
Mourvèdre
Syrah
Mourvèdre
Syrah
Specifications
Alcohol content : 14.5 % vol.
Advice
Serving
To be served at 15/16°C
Tasting
Robe: dark deep color, with purple hints. Bouquet: powerful and complex nose, with aromas of fruits and spices. Palate: roundness in the mouth thanks to silky tannins with a melted aromatic complex of small fruits, spices and liquorice. Nice aromatic persistence.
Food pairings
Roasted meats, poultry, fresh cheeses
