White Organic Wine Costières de Nîmes Château Vessière 75 cl

Description

Château Vessière Blanc Bio: Organic Roussanne and Grenache Blanc from the Southern Rhône

Château Vessière Blanc Bio is a French organic dry white wine produced in the Costières de Nîmes appellation, at the southern end of the Rhône Valley.

Located near Saint-Gilles, close to the Camargue, Château Vessière is a historic family estate surrounded by a distinctive Mediterranean landscape.

The property has belonged to the Teulon family for seven generations.

Today, Vincent and Lucie Teulon continue the family's winemaking tradition while placing particular emphasis on environmentally responsible vineyard management.

The estate began its transition towards organic viticulture in 2009 and obtained organic certification in 2013.

In 2019, Château Vessière also began developing biodynamic practices, supported by Demeter.

A traditional southern Rhône white blend

Château Vessière Blanc is made from 70% Roussanne and 30% Grenache Blanc.

Roussanne is a traditional Rhône Valley grape variety appreciated for its floral aromas, delicate fruit expression and distinctive texture.

It can produce wines with notes of white flowers, orchard fruit and subtle honeyed nuances as they develop.

Grenache Blanc complements Roussanne by contributing roundness and a generous Mediterranean fruit character.

Together, these varieties create a dry white wine combining aromatic richness with refreshing acidity.

A distinctive Mediterranean terroir

The Costières de Nîmes vineyards occupy an extensive terrace of rounded pebbles deposited over time by the Rhône and Durance rivers.

These stony soils are an important feature of the appellation.

The climate is predominantly Mediterranean, with warm summers, abundant sunshine and irregular rainfall.

The proximity of the Camargue and the Mediterranean Sea also contributes to the distinctive growing conditions of the region.

These influences help shape wines with ripe fruit characteristics and a refreshing balance.

Tasting notes

Château Vessière Blanc displays a bright, pale yellow colour.

The nose reveals delicate aromas of white flowers, lemon and fresh citrus fruit.

On the palate, the wine is lively and refreshing.

A pleasant acidity provides structure and balances the gentle roundness of the blend.

The finish is clean and persistent, with a subtle mineral impression.

Its freshness makes this wine particularly appealing to enthusiasts who enjoy elegant, aromatic white wines without excessive weight.

Food and wine pairing

Château Vessière Organic White is especially well suited to Mediterranean cuisine.

Grilled sea bass, baked sea bream and prawns cooked with olive oil and herbs are excellent choices.

The wine also complements roast chicken, vegetable dishes and seafood preparations.

For shellfish pairings, choose delicately flavoured dishes rather than strongly iodised seafood.

Its freshness can also provide an interesting contrast with mildly spiced Asian cuisine.

As an aperitif, it pairs well with vegetable tapas, fresh cheeses and light savoury appetisers.

Serve at approximately 8–10°C to highlight its floral aromas and citrus freshness.

This organic Costières de Nîmes white is best enjoyed while young, when its fruit expression and lively character are at their most appealing.