Nuit Celeste by Chateau Ollieux Romanis

Structure

Bodymedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 6 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: ripe apricot, yellow plum, honey, crushed nuts

Palate: stone fruit, lees creaminess, saline, warm spice

Bright light-golden flagship white of Ollieux Romanis (previously called Cuvee Prestige); pure nose, slightly exotic with ripe apricot, yellow plum and honey.

What it pairs with

Bourride Sètoise
The wine's saline core matches the Languedoc fish stew with saffron.
Roast chicken with apricot stuffing
Nuit Celeste's apricot palate echoes the stuffing.
Aged Comte cheese
Crushed nuts on the palate meet the cheese's nuttiness.

History

Nuit Celeste (previously called Cuvee Prestige) is the flagship white of Ollieux Romanis, a four-variety blend aged 8 months in barrique.

2010: First vintage as Cuvee Prestige (later renamed Nuit Celeste)

Facts

Producer: Chateau Ollieux Romanis · visiting guide
Grapes: Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Marsanne, Vermentino
Classification: AOC Corbieres
Oak: 8 months in French oak barriques
ABV: 13.5%
Price: EUR 18-28 at retail
Drinking window: 2-6 from vintage
First vintage: 2010
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Nuit Celeste

What does Ollieux Romanis Nuit Celeste taste like?

Ripe apricot, yellow plum, honey and crushed nuts on the nose; stone fruit, lees creaminess, saline and warm spice on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium acidity and a long finish.

When should I drink Ollieux Romanis Nuit Celeste?

Drink between 2 and 6 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30 minutes in carafe; the wine reaches its peak at 3-4 years.

What grapes are in Nuit Celeste?

A four-variety Corbieres white: Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Marsanne and Vermentino. Previously bottled as Cuvee Prestige.

What food pairs with Ollieux Romanis Nuit Celeste?

Bourride Setoise is the canonical pairing; the wine's saline core matches the Languedoc fish stew with saffron. Apricot-stuffed roast chicken and aged Comte are equally strong matches.

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