Château Vessiere
Costières de Nîmes

The Estate
 Château Vessière is located in the south of Nimes. This eight generation old estate was founded in 1703 by Mrs Vessiere who then married Mr Teulon. Current owner Philippe Teulon obtained a degree in Enology before taking the property over in 1975 and continuing the family tradition of winemaking. He released his first vintage for private consumption  in 1978, when his first son Pierre was born. In 1979, when his second son Vincent was born, he decided to sell the wines to the export market and now works with Belgium, Germany, Holland, Sweden, Russia, China, Thailand and America. Today, Philippe Teulon works with his wife and children in the family estate.

 

The Vineyard 
The vineyard spreads over 70 hectares of land (173 acres) and is farmed in "lutte raisonnee".
The vineyard in Costières de Nîmes is one of the oldest in France. The wine produced in this area were enjoyed by the Greeks and later by the Romans. 
During the Ice Age, rocky alluvial deposits were formed in the Rhone Valley, which explains the exceptional soil found today in the region. The typical gravels (brownstone) result from the alternation of warm and cold periods during the Quaternary period. This composition allows rain water to penetrate the stones and sub soils, and provide the vines with a regular supply of water throughout the year, avoiding droughts during Summer.
The wines are always the result of carefully selected vines.
The grape varitetals for the reds and rosés are: Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvedre and Carignan.
The grape varitetals for the whites are: Roussanne, White Grenache and Viognier.

 

The Wines


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UPC: 7 84585 01028 8
2008 Château Vessiere, Costieres de Nimes, Blanc 12/750ml
Made from 85% Roussanne, 15% White Grenache.
Careful selection of the grapes; traditional vinification.
Citrus, peach, white flower, mineral aromas. Grapefruit and honeysuckle on the finish. The wine is rich, fresh, round and well-balanced, with great acidity.
Enjoy with seafood, shellfish, salad, creamy pasta dishes.

"A blend of 85% Roussanne and 15% Grenache, exhibits plenty of floral, honeyed citrus, and melon as well as a hint of underripe peach characteristics. No doubt aged completely in tank given its freshness and absence of any hint of wood, this medium-bodied white should be drunk over the next year."
- Wine Advocate (June 09), 87 pts


National Retail Price: $14.99 / bottle


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UPC: 7 84585 01030 1
2008 Château Vessiere, Costieres de Nimes, Rose 12/750ml
Made from 75% Syrah, 25% Grenache.
Direct press.
Fragrant, lively and refreshing wine displaying fruit aromas of raspberry and strawberry. Smooth on the palate.
Excellent companion to delicatessen,  vegetable, mixed salads and Asian food..

"Abundant kirsch, raspberry, and framboise notes emerge from this dry, crisp, pure rosé. It should be enjoyed over the next 6 months."
- Wine Advocate (June 09), 88 pts

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UPC: 7 84585 01030 1
2007 Château Vessiere, Costieres de Nimes, Rose 12/750ml
Made from 75% Syrah, 25% Grenache.
Direct press.
Fragrant, lively and refreshing wine displaying fruit aromas of raspberry and strawberry. Smooth on the palate.
Excellent companion to delicatessen,  vegetable, mixed salads and Asian food..

"Light, vivid pink. Dusty red berries, peach pit and dried flowers on the nose. Juicy red berry flavors are a touch sweet but surprisingly lively, displaying nice lift and an element of urgency. Brisk cherry skin and raspberry qualities linger on the finish, which offers good breadth and cut. This has the vivacity to serve by itself but the depth to handle richer foods."
- International Wine Cellar (June 2008), 88 pts

National Retail Price: $14.99 / bottle


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UPC: 7 84585 01029 5
2007 Château Vessiere, Costieres de Nimes, Red 12/750ml
 Made from 70% Syrah, 30% Grenache
Careful selection of the grapes; traditional vinification; use of natural yeast to obtain a wine true to the terroir.
Round, warm and powerful wine with intense fruity characters of crushed raspberries and spicy notes. Blackcurrant and violet nuances. Excellent match to grilled red meats, pasta and pork dishes.
"This wine exhibits a dense ruby color along with sweet berry fruit notes intertwined with hints of licorice, earth, and pepper. It is a perfect bistro / brasserie red to drink over the next 1-2 years."
- Wine Advocate (June 09), 87 pts

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UPC: 7 84585 01029 5
2006 Château Vessiere, Costieres de Nimes, Red 12/750ml
 Made from 70% Syrah, 30% Grenache
Careful selection of the grapes; traditional vinification; use of natural yeast to obtain a wine true to the terroir.
Round, warm and powerful wine with intense fruity characters of crushed raspberries and spicy notes. Blackcurrant and violet nuances. Excellent match to grilled red meats, pasta and pork dishes.
National Retail Price: $14.99 / bottle