Lot presentation

IGP Vaucluse (Vin de Pays de Vaucluse) Domaine des Tours Clairette Emmanuel Reynaud 2018

The wine

This IGP Vaucluse Clairette is, as its name suggests, a single-varietal Clairette – the only grape variety used at the estate to produce white wine. This wine was crafted by the late Emmanuel Reynaud, who was also at the helm of Rayas and Fonsalette. The vines grow in Sarrians, near the locality of Les Sablons, on the road to Jonquières. In this area situated between the towns of Orange and Carpentras, the soils consist of pebbles, calcareous gravel, sand, clay and marl. Of the estate’s 40 hectares, only three are devoted to white wine.
The vines receive meticulous care, and considerable risk is taken at harvest as the grapes are picked at maximum ripeness.
This IGP Vaucluse Clairette shows a fine golden hue and releases complex, delicate aromas of honey, candied lemon, beeswax and mineral notes. They lead seamlessly into a creamy, generous palate marked by white-fruit flavours balanced by bright citrus. The finish is long, carried by beautifully judged bitters, giving the wine a singular profile that underpins its formidable reputation.

About the Producer Château des Tours

Located in Vacqueyras, Château des Tours is the property of the celebrated Emmanuel Reynaud of Château Rayas and Château Fonsalette fame. This domaine spans 40 hectares and produces a Vacqueyras rouge (80% Grenache and 20% Syrah), a Côtes-du-Rhône rouge (65% Grenache, 15% Cinsault and 20% Syrah) and a Côte-du-Rhône blanc (100% Grenache) under the name Château des Tours. It also produces, under the same name, a Vin de Pays de Vaucluse rouge (Grenache, Counoise, Syrah, Cinsault, Merlot and other varieties) and a Vin de Pays de Vaucluse blanc (100% Clairette). Finally, under the ‘Parisy' label it produces a Vin de Table rosé from a blend of Grenache and Cinsault. Great care is taken in the cultivation here although the domaine isn't scared to take a risk during harvest time. In fact, the grapes are picked when they are as ripe as possible. This domaine produces high quality wines that sho depth, fruit and exceptional balance. Their complexity and ageing potential make them highly sought-after. It4s worth noting also that the domaine only sells the simple Vin de Pays Vacqueyras after a few years ageing in their cave.