Presentation
Located in Roussillon, Château Planères is a family-run estate cultivating an exceptional terroir marked by clay-limestone soils and a Mediterranean climate—ideal for producing rich and elegant wines. The vineyard is managed under sustainable agriculture, with particular care given to expressing the character of the land. Traditional Roussillon grape varieties such as Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre are vinified with precision to reveal their full aromatic complexity. The estate’s red wines offer deep aromas of dark fruits and spices, while the whites and rosés stand out for their freshness and finesse. Château Planères perfectly embodies the authenticity and richness of Roussillon wines.
Location
Geographic location: Roussillon
Soil and subsoil: Light, sandy soils with excellent drainage
Exposure: Ideal for early ripening and high-quality grapes
Production area: 15 hectares
Yield: 50 hl/ha
Terroir
A lighter, sandy terroir with ideal exposure that allows for early ripening and high-quality grapes.
In the vineyard
Key stages include soil management, sustainable viticultural practices, yield control, and a mix of manual and mechanical harvesting. The vineyard is carefully tended to preserve the health of the vines and the integrity of the fruit.
Harvest
Grapes are harvested at full maturity to ensure optimal aromatic expression and balance.
Winemaking
Once destemmed and gently crushed, the grapes are immersed in their juice and transferred to tanks for a traditional maceration lasting at least 40 days. Alcoholic fermentation is carried out at controlled temperatures, never exceeding 28°C, to preserve the wine’s fruity and spicy aromas.
Ageing
The wine is aged in 228-liter French oak Burgundy barrels for 12 to 18 months. This ageing process softens the tannins and enhances aromatic complexity while maintaining freshness.
Varietals
Carignan : 50%
Grenache : 30%
Syrah : 20%
Serving
Serving temperature: 14 to 16°C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
This wine is very approachable. It charms with fine fruity notes of blackberry and cherry, and reveals hints of violet upon aeration. The palate is tender and velvety, offering a truly indulgent experience.
Food pairings
Perfect with Mediterranean cuisine (olive oil, tomato, pepper, herbs), noble fish with firm flesh (sole, sea bass, cod, salmon, trout), white meats (poultry, veal, sweetbreads), flavorful red meats (lamb, pigeon, ostrich), game (feathered or furred), and characterful, aged cheeses with powerful aromas.