Champs des Pierres Blanc by Chateau Pech-Celeyran

Structure

Bodymedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 7 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs7 yrs9 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white peach, lemon zest, salt, almond

Palate: stone fruit, fresh mineral, lees creaminess, citrus finish

Bourboulenc-led prestige La Clape white of Pech-Celeyran; fresh minerality and citrus finishes from the emblematic AOC variety.

What it pairs with

Sea bream with fennel
Bourboulenc's saline core matches Mediterranean white fish.
Lemon roast chicken
The wine's citrus finish echoes the lemon.
Goat cheese tart
The almond palate softens goat-cheese tang.

History

Champs des Pierres Blanc is the prestige La Clape white of Pech-Celeyran, built on Bourboulenc - the emblematic grape variety of the AOC.

2010: First vintage of Champs des Pierres Blanc

Facts

Producer: Chateau Pech-Celeyran · visiting guide
Grapes: Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Marsanne
Classification: AOC La Clape
Oak: 10 months in barrique on lees
ABV: 13.5%
Price: EUR 18-28 at retail
Drinking window: 2-7 from vintage
First vintage: 2010
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Champs des Pierres Blanc

What does Pech-Celeyran Champs des Pierres Blanc taste like?

White peach, lemon zest, salt and almond on the nose; stone fruit, fresh mineral, lees creaminess and a citrus finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium acidity.

When should I drink Pech-Celeyran Champs des Pierres Blanc?

Drink between 2 and 7 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 20 minutes in carafe; the wine reaches its peak at 4-5 years.

What grapes are in Champs des Pierres Blanc?

Bourboulenc (the emblem of La Clape AOC) with Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Marsanne.

What food pairs with Pech-Celeyran Champs des Pierres Blanc?

Sea bream with fennel is the canonical pairing; Bourboulenc's saline core matches Mediterranean white fish. Lemon roast chicken and goat-cheese tart are equally strong matches.

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