| Les Vignerons
du Castelas
Co-operative
Avenue de Signargues 30650 Rochefort du Gard
Tel. 490 266 266
Direct sale: May-September: Monday-Friday 8.45-12.00 and 14.30-18.45.
October-April: Monday-Friday 8.30-12.00 and 14.00-18.00.
Mail: info@vignerons-castelas.com
Web: http://www.vignerons-castelas.com
In 1952 4 winegrowers decided to found a coopérative
intercommunale in Rochefort du Gard. They named it "Chapelle Romane du XIème siècle, Le Castelas".
The first vintage was made in 1955 even the cellars were not finished.
By the inaguration of the cellars in 1956, Mr. baron Le Roy de Boiseaumarie
(the icon from Fortia) requested "moins de vins mais meilleurs"
(less quantity wine -better quality).
These wise words are to be seen on the walls of the co-operative.
Wines 2009:
Cotes du Rhone Village Signargues
Carignan (Veilles Vignes), Syrah and Grenache.
From the oldest parcels - average age 50 years.
Cotes du Rhone Village
Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre.
Cotes du Rhone
Syrah and Grenache.
Cotes du Rhone sélection fruitée
Grenache and Syrah.
Cotes du Rhone Roca Fortis
95% Syrah from the oldest parcels with Syrah. Aged for 18 months in
demi-muids.
Cotes du Rhone Rosé
Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault.
Cotes du Rhone Blanc
Roussanne and Clairette.
Cotes du Rhone Blanc
Viognier and Roussane.
Cotes du Rhone Blanc Vinifié en fûts
Roussanne, Grenache and Viognier.
Fermented in wood. Then aged 50% in wood and the rest in tank for 10-12
months.
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