Presentation
Presentation
The name "Château Quilex" comes from the Latin Quercus Ilex, a 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 with long vating.
Varietals
Grenache
Mourvèdre
Syrah
Mourvèdre
Syrah
Specifications
Alcohol content : 14.5 % vol.
Advice
Serving
To be served at 15/16°C
Tasting
Dark, deep color with purple hints. Complex nose of fruity and spicy aromas.
Roundness in the mouth thanks to the silky tannins, with a melted aromatic complex of small
fruits, spices and sweet licorice, and a beautiful aromatic persistence.
Roundness in the mouth thanks to the silky tannins, with a melted aromatic complex of small
fruits, spices and sweet licorice, and a beautiful aromatic persistence.
Food pairings
Grilled meats, poultry, fresh cheeses
