OLIVIER RAVOIRE
AOP Côtes du Rhône White 2019 « Banderet »
By naming this range in honour of the epic of Capitan Ravoire – a valiant knight
in the 16th century in the Comtat Venaissin in 1593 - Olivier Ravoire was keen
to highlight the history of the Ravoire family. In this respect, the different
appellations have been named using terms associated with chivalry.
Banderet, the name of our Côtes-du-Rhône vintage, is associated with the
knight bannerets in the Ravoire family for several generations.
The vintage is the result of a meticulous blend of grapes from the best plots in
the appellation. This wine was created to offer a rich tasting experience to
share and discover.
Varietals : 70% Grenache, 30% Viognier.
Nature of the soils : stony; clay-limestone.
Average age of the vines : 40 years.
Winemaking : grapes are harvested early in the morning to keep fresh temperatures and are directly pressed. This is followed by vinification at low temperatures.
Maturing : the blend is placed in steel vats to mature on fine dregs until bottling.
Residual sugar per litre : < 3 grams / liter.
Tasting notes : Translucent yellow colour with golden hues. Jammy nose, charming with aromas of citrus and acacia flowers. Fine and ample mouthfeel; full-bodied offering a broad aromatic expression.
Ideal serving temperature : from 10°C to 12°C.
Vintage 2020
90/100
Vintage 2019
89/100 - Best Buy
Vintage 2017
90/100
Vintage 2014
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