Château Bois d’Arlène is an ambitious project on two fronts: Norge and Arlène, an
epicurean couple from Seattle who fell in love with the region, and Philippe and Elizabeth
(from Château La Ligière), who are the latest of five generations of winemakers on the
lands of Vacqueyras and Beaumes-de-Venise. Friends for nearly 20 years, they wish to
develop an ambitious project together, to enhance this magnificent place and produce
remarkable wines.
epicurean couple from Seattle who fell in love with the region, and Philippe and Elizabeth
(from Château La Ligière), who are the latest of five generations of winemakers on the
lands of Vacqueyras and Beaumes-de-Venise. Friends for nearly 20 years, they wish to
develop an ambitious project together, to enhance this magnificent place and produce
remarkable wines.
Presentation
Presentation
Elegance and sobriety. The 13th century sheepfold has regained its Provençal patina and the
adjoining cottage looks like something out of a postcard. On the cellar side, the technology and the
Italian design are of the most beautiful effect. Built according to the Toyota system (analyze,
design hierarchically by eliminating the superfluous), it is shaped like an arena. Above, the cellar,
reception room, lounge and restaurant space in the making are integrated into the heart of the
vineyard.
adjoining cottage looks like something out of a postcard. On the cellar side, the technology and the
Italian design are of the most beautiful effect. Built according to the Toyota system (analyze,
design hierarchically by eliminating the superfluous), it is shaped like an arena. Above, the cellar,
reception room, lounge and restaurant space in the making are integrated into the heart of the
vineyard.
Location
The vines average 10 years of age and are tended naturally without weed killers or pesticides,
producing a wine shaped by its distinctive terroir. Although this vineyard is with the Vacqueyras
designated area, Norge has "declassified" it to allow the production of a wine labelled as a straight Cinsault.
producing a wine shaped by its distinctive terroir. Although this vineyard is with the Vacqueyras
designated area, Norge has "declassified" it to allow the production of a wine labelled as a straight Cinsault.
Terroir
In the heart of the Vacqueyras scrublands, rooted in steep terrasses composed of alluvial pebbles.
In the vineyard
Harvested by hand, in crates, to avoid crushing the berries and thus oxidation.
Winemaking
The harvest is completely destemmed, then vatted by gravity.
The vinification is fairly short in order to preserve the expression of the natural fruit, a pure juice. Short maceration of 8 days in concrete vats. No sulphite is added.
The vinification is fairly short in order to preserve the expression of the natural fruit, a pure juice. Short maceration of 8 days in concrete vats. No sulphite is added.
Varietal
Cinsault : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 10.5 % vol.
GM : No
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
16°C/61°F
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 2 to 3 years
Tasting
Juicy dark plum, cherry and boysenberry are upfront on the nose, with additional seductive hints
of purple violet and soft herbs. The palate is plush and fruit-forward, with ample acidity and
medium tannins that lend pleasant structure. Accents of sweet spice grace the finish.
of purple violet and soft herbs. The palate is plush and fruit-forward, with ample acidity and
medium tannins that lend pleasant structure. Accents of sweet spice grace the finish.
Food pairings
You can pair it with escargot, stew, hot smoked salmon filets, braised and roasted meat
dishes, Moroccan lamb, grilled vegetables, Thai curry, samosas, fried dough, pizza, fresh fruit,
Gruyere cheese and many other dishes.
dishes, Moroccan lamb, grilled vegetables, Thai curry, samosas, fried dough, pizza, fresh fruit,
Gruyere cheese and many other dishes.
