Domaine Courbis : Les Royes 2023

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Domaine Courbis Les Royes 2023 cuvée

Tasting

Appearance
A beautiful deep yellow hue, illuminated by subtle green reflections.

Nose
The bouquet reveals great aromatic complexity, unveiling delicate scents of white flowers and verbena, harmoniously blended with hints of citrus. Subtle notes of honey, sweet spices and brioche further enrich this palette.

Palate
The attack reveals a substantial volume that coats the palate. The tasting extends over a very fine persistence, hinting at a few empyreumatic notes that will elegantly integrate over time.

Food and wine pairings
This great white wine will pair wonderfully with seafood such as grilled fish or noble shellfish like lobster and scallops. It will also enhance aged cheeses, such as a mature Comté.

Serving and cellaring
The Les Royes 2023 cuvée can be enjoyed now to appreciate its youthful character, but it also possesses the structure needed to be kept in the cellar for a few more years.

The elegance of a great Saint-Joseph white by Domaine Courbis

The estate
Located in the Rhône Valley, Domaine Courbis draws its origins from a long farming tradition, but its true establishment as a specialised winegrowing estate dates back to the mid-20th century under the impetus of Maurice Courbis. Today, brothers Dominique and Laurent Courbis passionately lead this prestigious property. The vineyard now stretches over more than forty hectares, spread across exceptional terroirs. Renowned for its exacting standards and expertise, Domaine Courbis crafts distinctive cuvées that reflect all the richness and complexity of the finest Rhône appellations.

The vineyard
This Saint-Joseph wine comes from a 7.5-hectare vineyard nestled at the heart of a picturesque valley. The vines, aged 50 years and older, thrive on steep hillsides composed of clay-limestone soils. This exceptional terroir benefits from natural protection against northerly winds and is surrounded by typical Mediterranean vegetation. To ensure optimal quality, the estate practises green harvesting. The grapes are then picked by hand into slatted crates, followed by a rigorous selection.

The vintage
The year was marked by particularly mild weather conditions in the region. This highly favourable climate allowed the vegetative cycle to unfold optimally, guiding the berries to full maturity and a perfect sanitary condition.

Winemaking and ageing
To craft the Les Royes 2023 cuvée, the whole clusters undergo direct pneumatic pressing followed by careful settling. Alcoholic fermentation then takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine finally benefits from 13 months of ageing on fine lees, split between 40% new barrels and 60% one- to two-wine casks.

Grape variety
This wine is exclusively crafted from 100% Marsanne.