Château de Nages
JT Costières de Nîmes Roussanne Viognier
Costières-de-Nîmes, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Like most Rhônes, the composition changes vintage to vintage. Current blend is Rousanne (60%), Viognier (25%), and Grenache Blanc (15%). Bright, brassy gold. Abundant and inviting nose of yellow flowers, honeycomb, and peach butter. Echoed on the full-bodied palate which adds layers of baked banana, mild baking spices, and bitter almond. Medium, food-friendly acidity. Medium long finish which continues the palate. A wonderfully complex Nimes white that will rival many CdP blends, all at an incredibly accessible price. Drink now through 2025.
Like most Rhônes, the composition changes vintage to vintage. Current blend is Rousanne (60%), Viognier (25%), and Grenache Blanc (15%). Bright, brassy gold. Abundant and inviting nose of yellow flowers, honeycomb, and peach butter. Echoed on the full-bodied palate which adds layers of baked banana, mild baking spices, and bitter almond. Medium, food-friendly acidity. Medium long finish which continues the palate. A wonderfully complex Nimes white that will rival many CdP blends, all at an incredibly accessible price. Drink now through 2025.
Dec 27th, 2024
%80 Roussanne and %20 Viognier. Baked apple, honey, melon and toasted nuts. Some cream and oak on the finish.
%80 Roussanne and %20 Viognier. Baked apple, honey, melon and toasted nuts. Some cream and oak on the finish.
1 person found it helpfulJul 9th, 2016
Possesses depth, subtlety and luminosity. Stone and citrus fruit, with almond and anise. Rich mouthfeel, clean finish.
Organically farmed, manual harvest and sorting. Fermented in barrel, 5 months sue lie with battonage.
Possesses depth, subtlety and luminosity. Stone and citrus fruit, with almond and anise. Rich mouthfeel, clean finish.
Organically farmed, manual harvest and sorting. Fermented in barrel, 5 months sue lie with battonage.
Deep minerality that carries into the finish. Strong notes of stone fruits and citrus. Subtler notes of fresh-cut grass and honey. Bright acidity but not overpowering, which also gives way to a medium body and a lengthy finish. A bit austere compared to other Viogniers I've had, but unsure if that's the style, the Rousanne, or the vintner.
Deep minerality that carries into the finish. Strong notes of stone fruits and citrus. Subtler notes of fresh-cut grass and honey. Bright acidity but not overpowering, which also gives way to a medium body and a lengthy finish. A bit austere compared to other Viogniers I've had, but unsure if that's the style, the Rousanne, or the vintner.
May 30th, 2021
93% Syrah, 7% Mourvèdre. Decanted for 2hrs. Dark fruits, (cherries, blackberry/blueberries hints of raspberries), followed by dominant minerality and acidity yet well integrated. Peppercorn, pepper, and hints of cloves to finish it off! It’s quite a powerful and brash Syrah.
93% Syrah, 7% Mourvèdre. Decanted for 2hrs. Dark fruits, (cherries, blackberry/blueberries hints of raspberries), followed by dominant minerality and acidity yet well integrated. Peppercorn, pepper, and hints of cloves to finish it off! It’s quite a powerful and brash Syrah.
Sep 30th, 2020
Golden hue. Nose offers cantaloupe, melon, star fruit, peach, pear, pineapple, honeysuckle, white flowers, and delicate, dusty limestone notes. Moderate acidity on the palate. Palate largely consistent with the nose. 69% Roussanne, 20% Viognier, 11% Grenache blanc. Vintage 2014. ABV 13.5%.
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Golden hue. Nose offers cantaloupe, melon, star fruit, peach, pear, pineapple, honeysuckle, white flowers, and delicate, dusty limestone notes. Moderate acidity on the palate. Palate largely consistent with the nose. 69% Roussanne, 20% Viognier, 11% Grenache blanc. Vintage 2014. ABV 13.5%.
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Don’t drink it too cold! Needs right temp for Roussane to shine.
Don’t drink it too cold! Needs right temp for Roussane to shine.
Apr 3rd, 2019