Château de Manissy, Orakel – Côtes du Rhône Rouge

Presentation of the Château de Manissy, Oracle- Côtes du Rhône Rouge

Want to discover a crunchy and easy-drinking Côtes du Rhône with an atypical blend? The Oracle cuvée from Château de Manissy incorporates a historic and endangered grape variety from the Rhône: Counoise. This grape variety produces a fruity, fine and supple wine. The Côtes du Rhône Oracle from Château Manissy has notes of crunchy ripe fruit, spices and velvety tannins. It is a balanced wine with a saline and mineral finish.

History of the estate

Château de Manissy is an old estate, taken over by Florian André in 2003. The vineyard extends over 60 hectares spread over several appellations, Tavel, Châteauneuf du Pape, Côtes du Rhône and Lirac. Bathed by the sun and swept by the mistral, the vines benefit from an ideal environment for producing exceptional wine. Château de Manissy therefore offers us high quality vintages which do honor to their region and are the expression of their terroir. Concerned about the environment, the vines have been worked organically and biodynamically for many years.

How to accompany Château de Manissy, Oracle- Côtes du Rhône Rouge

Duck breast with 3 peppers, Vegetable ratatouille, Confit shoulder of lamb, Tian of eggplant, tomatoes and basil, Sea trout with red curry in banana foil, etc...

Information on the Château de Manissy, Oracle- Côtes du Rhône Rouge

Vintage: 2018

Region: Rhône Valley

Appellation: Côtes du Rhone

Grape variety(s): Grenache, Carignan, Counoise

Alcohol:

Culture: organic (AB certification) and biodynamic

Aging: in vats on fine lees for 9 to 12 months

Soil: clay and sand

Aging potential: 5 years.

Serving temperature: 15°- 16°