Since 1791, the Chateau d’Espeyran offers wines that surprise even the most avid of wine experts. Classified in AOP Costières de Nîmes on an exceptional terroir, our wines offer a real typicity of Southern wines!
Made from vines grown in accordance with the High Environment Value (HVE) standard, our wines are also a delight for amateurs: red wines with deep, velvety colors and pronounced aromas, or our fresh and fruity rosés with a pale pink is the pinnacle of sophistication.
In 2017 we created a new range “L’envol” in red and rosé which is a summary of what we do best at Chateau d’Espeyran. It’s your turn to succumb to it!
In 2018 we launched our premium cuvée “Réserve des Illustres”: very confidential cuvée…
L’envol
Fruity !!
Our range of L’Envol in red and rosé is a delicate blend of syrah and grenache, offering fruity and gourmet wines.
This vintage tells the romantic fairytale story of a young aviator (our grandfather) who takes a flight to Espeyran to meet his beautiful fiancee (our grandmother) for a romantic getaway over the lands Chateau d’Espeyran where he landed his plane which is the domain soil that is now our vineyards!
L’envol • Red
A gourmet red wine with a deep purple sparkle, notes of red fruits and a hint of blackcurrant at the end.
Grapes: Syrah (80%) / Black Grenache (20%)
PDO Costières de Nîmes
Alcohol: 14 %
Bottled: at the domain
Soils: Clay-limestone sandstone and rolled pebbles
Winemaking:
Harvest destalk then tread
Fermentation at controlled temperature
Traditional breeding method
Tasting:
Red wine dress with a sparkle of deep purple
Voluptous aroma with notes of red berries
Rich and balanced palate
Note of black berry at the end
Medals:
2 stars Guide Hachette 2019
Gold Bettane & Desseauve 2019
Gold Gilbert & Gaillard 2019
Bronze Grands Vins de France Mâcon 2018
Bronze Concours Général Agricole Paris 2018
Silver Vignerons Indépendants 2018
L’envol • Rosé
A pale rosé with bluish reflections, a delicate aroma with citrus notes.
Grapes: Black Grenache (70 %) / Syrah (30%)
PDO Costières de Nîmes
Alcohol: 12.5 %
Bottled: at the domain
Soils:
Clay-limestone sandstone and rolled pebbles
Winemaking:
Harvest destalk then bleeding (saigné) gently
Floating wine racking
Fermentation at controlled temperature
Traditional breeding method
Tasting:
Pale color with bluish highlights
Aroma with delicate notes of peach and citrus fruits
A lively and round mouthfeel
best served at 10 ° to 12 ° C
Medals:
Silver Bettante & Desseauve 2019
Gold Gilbert & Gaillard 2018/2019
« Coup de Cœur » Hachette wine guide 2018
Silver Vignerons Indépendants 2017
L’envol • White
Grapes: Vermentino 60% / Marsanne 20% / Roussanne 20%
PDO Costières de Nîmes
Alcohol: 13.5 %
Bottled: at the domain
Soils: Clay-limestone sandstone and rolled pebbles
Winemaking:
Destemmed harvest
Direct pressing
Cold settling
Fermentation at controlled temperature Traditional ageing
Tasting:
Pale color
Delicate nose with citrus notes Fresh and expressive palate
best served at 12 ° C
La cantatrice • Red
Grapes: Black Grenache (75 %) / Marselan (15%) / Syrah (10%)
PDO Costières de Nîmes
Alcohol: 14.5 %
Bottled: at the domain
Soils:
Clay-limestone sandstone and rolled pebbles
Winemaking:
Grapes are de-stemmed and crushed
Fermentation at controlled temperature
Traditional ageing
Tasting:
Bright ruby red colour
Delicate nose with notes of red fruits
Round mouth with notes of raspberries and spices
Best served at 16 ° to 18 ° C
Medals:
2022 : Gold Concours Général agricole de Paris
Silver Decanter World Wine Awards
Réserve des Illustres
A fine smoky and velvet texture…
The ILLUSTRES reserve is a red wine made from a blend of old vines, aged in oak barrels.
The castle of Espeyran is listed as a historic monument, and labeled house of the Illustrious. Our ancestors, these « Illustres » preciously kept in cellars the best wines of the area.
Today we are offering this limited-edition heritage of 2,500 bottles.
Réserve des Illustres
A fine smoky and velvet textured red wine with a deep purple sparkle, having a delicate aroma with notes of red fruits, balanced and silky tannins.
Grapes: Syrah (80%) / Black Grenache (20 %)
PDO Costières de Nîmes
Alcohol: 14 %
Bottled: at the domain
Soils:
Clay-limestone sandstone and rolled pebbles
Winemaking:
Harvest destalk then tread
Fermentation at controlled temperature
Aged for 14 months in oak barrels
Tasting:
Red wine dress with a sparkle of deep purple
Delicate aroma with notes of red berries
Rich and balanced mouthfeel with structure and character
Round and silky tannins
Finely wooded
Élégance • Rosé
Grapes: Grenache 70% / Syrah 15 % / Marselan 15%
PDI Terres du Midi
Alcohol: 12.5 %
Bottled: at the domain
Soils:
Clay-limestone sandstone and rolled pebbles
Winemaking:
Grapes are de-stemmed and crushed
Fermentation at controlled temperature
Traditional ageing
Tasting:
Pale orangy pink
Compelling nose driven by red berry fruits
The palate is lively with a soft touch
A delicate and very restful style
best served at 9 ° to 12 ° C
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