Celestra by Domaine Sainte Croix

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: white peach, honeysuckle, salt, yellow flower

Palate: stone fruit, lemon zest, lees creaminess, saline

Corbieres white of Sainte Croix combining Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Vermentino; stone fruit weight with a saline finish.

What it pairs with

Mediterranean white fish
Grenache Blanc and Vermentino's saline core matches the iodine.
Roast chicken with thyme
Lees creaminess and saline finish carry herb-roasted poultry.
Pelardon goat cheese tart
The almond and salt palate softens goat-cheese tang.

History

Celestra is the Corbieres white of Domaine Sainte Croix, blending the trio of Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Vermentino - the three white grapes that the appellation does best.

2010: First vintage of Celestra

Facts

Producer: Domaine Sainte Croix · visiting guide
Grapes: Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Vermentino
Classification: AOC Corbieres
Oak: 8-10 months in used barriques on lees
ABV: 13.5%
Price: EUR 18-26 at retail
Drinking window: 2-6 from vintage
First vintage: 2010
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Celestra

What does Sainte Croix Celestra taste like?

White peach, honeysuckle, salt and yellow flower on the nose; stone fruit, lemon zest, lees creaminess and saline on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium acidity and a long finish.

When should I drink Sainte Croix Celestra?

Drink between 2 and 6 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 20 minutes in carafe; the wine reaches its peak at 3-5 years.

What grapes are in Celestra?

Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Vermentino - the trio of white varieties the Corbieres does best.

What food pairs with Sainte Croix Celestra?

Mediterranean white fish is the canonical pairing; Grenache Blanc and Vermentino's saline core matches the iodine. Roast chicken with thyme and Pelardon goat-cheese tart are equally strong matches.

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