Éric Texier Vieille Roussette Brézème Côtes du Rhône AOC 2018

Eric Texier is renowned for his 12 hectares of vineyards located on both banks of the Rhône River (on the left bank in the Brézème appellation, on what is virtually the only limestone hill in the region, and on the right bank in the granite soil of the Ardèche appellation) and in the Ouvèze river valley. Working with two different terroirs, Eric strives to reveal every nuance of their expression. Therefore, his ideal is well-ripened, expressive grapes that have not accumulated too much sugar, and as much freshness as possible. The wine is aged in large, old barrels or concrete tanks that do not alter the flavor. As a faithful student of the Beaujolais winemaker J. Chauvet, Eric Texier naturally waits for spontaneous fermentation, with the must containing stems. He adds sulfites only if necessary before bottling, and does not filter or clarify the wine. In the vineyard, Eric is not inclined to follow Rudolf Steiner's philosophy because he believes him to have held racist views. E. Texier is satisfied with ecological regulations and additionally sows vegetables between the rows of vines, which he rolls down in May when they have grown, thus fertilizing the soil.

Wine Style

"Eric Texier" wines are characterized by a distinctive reflection of terroir, naturalness, and freshness. These are wines dominated by fruitiness, minerality, and elegance.

• White wine: Characterized by freshness, minerality, and subtle floral and fruit aromas. These are elegant and harmonious wines, perfect for seafood and light dishes.  
   
• Red wine: Characterized by fruitiness, soft tannins, and red berry and spice aromas. These are wines that perfectly reflect the uniqueness of the Rhône Valley region.  
   

Prestigious Vineyards

"Eric Texier" winery owns prestigious vineyards located in different terroirs of the Rhône Valley:

• Brézème: This vineyard is unique due to its limestone soil, which gives the wines a distinctive minerality.
• Ardèche: This vineyard is dominated by granite soil, which gives the wines a strong structure and intense aromas.
• Uvezo (Ouvèze) Valley: This valley is characterized by diverse soil and climate, which give the wines complexity and variety.

These prestigious vineyards are complemented by other plots where local grape varieties are grown.

Aging and Consumption Period

"Eric Texier" wines are made to preserve natural fruitiness and freshness. Most wines are drunk young, but some red wines have the potential to age for several years. The wines are aged in large, old barrels or concrete tanks.

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