[Good value Southern French Corbières AOC]
[Languedoc-Roussillon]
【Organic Cultivated Vineyard】
【Super 400 Years Old Winery】
The Wine Time team is dedicated to go to the south of France Languedoc-Roussillon to search for the Corbières AOC organic chateau-Chateau de Luc. Chateau de Luc is a winery located in Corbières, Southern France. It is run by the Fabre family. It was established in 1605 and has a history of more than 400 years. It has 5 vineyards. The Fabre family not only has operations all over the world, it has even been brought to Hong Kong by Wine Time!
The wines of the winery have been labeled with the eco-label "Organic Wine" since 1991, as several vineyards of the winery have never been treated with pesticides. All four of the Fabre family's vineyards will receive the label "Organic Wine" by 2014. At the same time, since 2015, the Fabre family has obtained HVE (High Environmental Value) Level 3 (highest) certification. The certification has passed various efforts of the Fabre family. The reward areas include: planting pecan, oak, pistachio trees, and a variety of environmental protection Sexual restatement. Wine is a beverage that is very directly affected by the natural environment, especially the yield! For example, this year's European heat wave, previous hail, drought, frost and other natural factors will affect the quality or loss of grapes. Therefore, supporting organically cultivated vineyards will bring you delicious wine.
WF208-Chateau de LucJumelles Blanc Corbieres 2018
Single price: $ 118 / piece
Producing area: France / Languedoc-Roussillon, Corbières AOC
Grape varieties: 70% Roussanne, 30% Grenache Blanc
Alcohol: 14%
Harvest: Manual harvesting, picking and sorting of grapes
Recommended serving temperature: 8-12 degrees
Food Pairing: Gouda Cheese, Fresh Goat Milk Cheese, Toasted Noodles, Spinach, etc.
Taste: Chateaude Luc Jumelles Blanc Corbierres 2018 from the south of France is light yellow. As soon as the wine is poured out, there are aromas of white flowers, honey, hazelnuts and other aromas. The entrance has white flowers, honey, hazelnuts and other flavors. On the day of tasting, the sommelier girl and the Wine Time team members drank cheese and drank it, and she was really pleasantly surprised! According to the paragraph, the wine is made from the ancient grape Roussanne from Corbierres. It is lifted by cheese and has a good flavor. The body also becomes smooth and buried. Grenache Blanc brings the Mediterranean flavor, so I want to enjoy it with pasta!
Official Website: https://www.famillefabre.com/chateau-de-luc/?lang=en
[Legal Producing Area Corbières AOC]
Corbières is a large wine region in the south of France-Pyrénées-Orientales in Languedoc-Roussillon. It is one of the Languedoc-Roussillon sub-regions. Languedoc-Roussillon is the southern coast of France The wine-growing region of France has a long history of winemaking. Languedoc-Roussillon ranks first in France in terms of wine production or vineyard area, extending from Nimes in the Rhône-du-River to the Spanish border. Corbières is a quadrilateral grape growing area, from the castle of Carcassonne to the island of Catgu, from the first foothills of the Pyrenees to the foot of Montenegro. The geological structure in the area is complex and changeable, mainly carbonate soil clay soil. Slight changes in each community, Boutenac's red sandstone, Lezignan's pebble riverbed terraces, Grey Marl in Queribus Grebe and Servies, shales in the Corbières mountains, and corals along the Mediterranean Limestone. Climate conditions The eastern part of the producing area has a Mediterranean climate. The vegetation is a typical Mediterranean bush. The westernmost part of the production area is slightly affected by the Atlantic climate.
Grape varieties of red and rosé wines: Carignan Belle, up to 50%, Syrah Shiraz, Grenache Grenache, Mourvèdre Moore, Liedoner Pelut and Cincault (20% red wine, 70% rosé wine). White wines: Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, Maccabeu Macapo, Clairette Claire, Marsanne Marsana, Roussanne Losana, Rolle Heur or Vermentino Vermontino, Terret blanc , Picquepoul and Muscat (up to 10%). Red wine production: Traditional fermentation or whole-grain fermentation after destemming. Rosé wine: diafiltration after short soaking or fermentation after direct pressing. White wine: traditional way, soaked with skin (sometimes fermented in wooden barrels).
[Château de Luc]
Château de Luc was built by the Fabre Family in 1605. It is located in the heart of Cathars and is planting vineyards in Corbières, Languedoc-Roussillon. The vineyard's soil is located on the rocky terraces of Alaric, which centralizes and balances the wines of the Fabre family. After centuries of protection and some restoration, the winery witnesses the heritage of this historic site.
The Fabre family chose organic farming because they recognized the important links between humans, animals, plants, fungi and microorganisms and their impact on biodiversity. The Fabre family respects people and allows employees to pursue unique passions, such as running, fishing, and sports. At the same time, the Fabre family pursues terroir. It covers everything from soil to plants, fruit to juice, juice to wine, and bottles to glass. Each subtle step affects the quality of the product. The Fabre family also attaches importance to connecting with customers, and the business has been spread all over the world.
