2018 Domaine Saint Préfert Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes Clairette Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône France Wine Tasting Note
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2018
Domaine Saint Préfert Vieilles Vignes Clairette (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Rich, lush, opulent, slightly oily in texture, the wine explodes with white peach, vanilla, lemon curd, tropical fruits and honeysuckle. This is quite long, intense and leaves a big impression. Only produced in magnum, this is probably going to be better and perhaps deserving of a higher score when it matures. 2,563 Views Tasted Jan 8, 2021 |
When to Drink Famille Isabel Ferrando, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Famille Isabel Ferrando can be enjoyed on the young side if decanted for 1-2 hours or so. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Famille Isabel Ferrando is usually better with 4-6 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. In the best vintages, the wine should be consumed within 5-22 years after the vintage.
Serving Famille Isabel Ferrando with Wine, Food Pairing Tips
Famille Isabel Ferrando is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Famille Isabel Ferrando is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, stewed dishes, sausage, barbecue, grilled meats, and cassoulet. Domaine Saint Prefert is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, cheese, pasta, eggplant, and tomatoes.
The white wine of Famille Isabel Ferrando is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork, and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.
Famille Isabel Ferrando also makes wine from vines planted in the Cotes du Rhone appellation, Clos Beatus Ille.