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
In the heart of the Vacqueyras scrublands, rooted in steep terrasses composed of alluvial pebbles.
The vines average 7 years of age and are tended naturally without weed killers or pesticides,
producing a wine shaped by its distinctive terroir.
The vines average 7 years of age and are tended naturally without weed killers or pesticides,
producing a wine shaped by its distinctive terroir.
Terroir
Clay limestone, sandy soils.
Winemaking
The harvest is sorted and then pressed after a short skin maceration in a pneumatic press. The juice is then placed in stainless steel vats for a 3-day maceration of the must, before being settled. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks.
Ageing
The wine is aged on lees and stirred for a few months, to allow it to mature gently. This wine has not undergone malolactic fermentation.
Varietals
Rolle ou Vermentino : 40%
Viognier : 40%
Piquepoul : 20%
Viognier : 40%
Piquepoul : 20%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13 % vol.
GM : No
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
12C/54°F
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 2 to 3 years
Tasting
Made from a selection of fruits picked from different plots, this wine is both tasty and complex
enough to stimulate the imagination. It smells like butter and cream, tastes peach, apricot and
white lily carry the nose and palate. Luscious (but not at all oaky) yet a bit crisp, the texture feels
great on the palate. Vermentino, Viognier and Piquepoul Blanc all contributed.
enough to stimulate the imagination. It smells like butter and cream, tastes peach, apricot and
white lily carry the nose and palate. Luscious (but not at all oaky) yet a bit crisp, the texture feels
great on the palate. Vermentino, Viognier and Piquepoul Blanc all contributed.
Food pairings
Perfect with light and delicate food such as raw and lightly cooked shellfish like crab and prawns,
steamed or grilled fish, fish pâtés, fish, chicken or vegetable terrines and pasta or risotto with
spring vegetables. Also goes well with creamy vegetable soups.
steamed or grilled fish, fish pâtés, fish, chicken or vegetable terrines and pasta or risotto with
spring vegetables. Also goes well with creamy vegetable soups.
