Le Coq Volant blanc Côtes du Rhône Villages AOP - Domaine de Galuval

The Le Coq Volant blanc Côtes du Rhône Villages from the wine-growing region the Rhône Valley shows in the glass in bright light yellow. To the nose, this Domaine de Galuval white wine presents all sorts of quince and apricot. As if that were not already impressive, further aromas such as lime leaves are added by the aging in stainless steel.

On the palate, Le Coq Volant blanc Côtes du Rhône Villages from Domaine de Galuval starts out wonderfully aromatic, fruit-driven and balanced. Some wines are dry on the label, others really are. This white wine belongs to the second group, as it was bottled with only 0.2 grams of residual sugar. Balanced and complex, this light white wine presents itself on the palate. Due to its concise fruit acidity, Le Coq Volant blanc Côtes du Rhône Villages presents itself fantastically fresh and lively on the palate. The final of this youthful white wine from the wine-growing region the Rhône Valley, more precisely from Côtes-du-Rhône, finally convinces with good reverberation. The finish is also accompanied by mineral hints of the soils dominated by gravel and clay.

Vinification of the Le Coq Volant blanc Côtes du Rhône Villages from Domaine de Galuval

The basis for Domaine de Galuval's premium and wonderfully balanced Le Coq Volant blanc Côtes du Rhône Villages cuvée is Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Viognier grapes. The grapes grow in optimal conditions in the Rhône Valley. The vines here dig their roots deep into soils of clay and gravel. The grapes for this white wine from France, at the time of optimal ripeness, are harvested particularly quickly and preferably in the morning to preserve their aromas. After the manual harvest, the grapes are immediately taken to the press house. Here they are sorted and carefully broken up. Fermentation follows in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. At the end of fermentation, Le Coq Volant blanc Côtes du Rhône Villages is allowed to further harmonize on the fine lees for 4 months.

Food recommendation for Domaine de Galuval Le Coq Volant blanc Côtes du Rhône Villages

This white wine from France is best enjoyed well chilled at 8 - 10°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to pumpkin casserole, asparagus salad with quinoa or pasta with sausage meatballs.

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