Domaine de la Citadelle
Vineyards ,
Rousset-Rouard Yves & Alexis
84560
Ménerbes
Tél. :
04 90 72 41 58 - Fax :
04 90 72 41 59
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THE BIRTH OF A DOMAINE
Origenely in Marseille, Rousset-Rouard family has owned the impressive "Citadelle" in Ménerbes since 1980.
In 1989 Yves Rousset-Rouard purchased an ancient provençale farmhouse with 8 hectares of vines and decided to throw all his passion and efforts into creating Domaine de la Citadelle and sculpting a "grand vin" that reflectes the quality and typicity of the Côtes du Luberon appellation, the youngest of the great names of the Rhône Valley.
Over twenty years, and through hard work, patience, strict selection of only the best vineyard parcels and by means of his son Alexis who joined him in 1995, Yves Rousset-Rouard has succeeded in creating one of the top domaines in the Côte du Luberon.
AOC CÔTES DU LUBERON
Le Châtaignier
Made from the youngest vines at the Domaine using traditional grape varieties for the appellation. These are fruit driven wines, characteristic of the appellation, that can be drunk when young or be kept for between 3 and 5 years.
Les Artèmes
A wine that requires some ageing, it is made from older vines using traditional varieties for the Southern Rhône Valley. The final wine is rich and generous and is designed for cellaring (up to 10 years), however it can also be appreciated when young.
Gouverneur Saint-Auban white
Produced only in the best vintages and from selected parcels of vines. The blend is predominantly Syrah complemented with a little Grenache. This is a wine noted for its concentration and finesse and should be cellared for a minimum of ten years to be appreciated at its best.
Noted 90/100 by Mister Parker.
Les Ultimes
Introduced in 2000 with Noé, followed by Paul in 2001, this cuvee is carefully selected from barrels. These wines are noted for their concentration and finesse and should be cellared for fifteen years to be appreciated at their best.
Appellation VIN DE PAYS DE VAUCLUSE
Viognier
A small parcel of 1.4 hectares (approx. 3.5 acres) on a terraced vineyard at 300 metres altitude. It is a very aromatic wine with notes of peaches and apricots and a full, broad flavour.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel for approximately 2 weeks followed by six months ageing in vat before bottling.The soil structure has a major effect on this grape variety which does not form part of the appellation Côtes du Luberon.
Gouverneur Saint-Auban
This micro-cuvee (less than 2 000 bottles) is the result of a single assembly of Viognier, Roussane and Chardonnay. Its vinification and its barrel aging in fact a wine of a great elegance.
Information
Yves & Alexis
Rousset-Rouard
84560
Ménerbes
Tél. :
04 90 72 41 58
Fax :
04 90 72 41 59
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