Waddesdon Rothschild Vermentino
Pays d'Oc, France·VermentinoAdd a gift messageFREE
Why we chose it“Waddesdon Rothschild Vermentino — the Rothschild Buckinghamshire estate making Vermentino. Floral, mineral and a great conversation piece.”
Kelli - Wine Buyer
About this wine
The Waddesdon Rothschild Collection Vermentino is a crisp, modern white wine produced in the Pays d'Oc and selected by the wine team at Waddesdon Manor as part of their Rothschild Collection house wines. The range was created to offer excellent varietal expression and value, following extensive blind tastings.
Tasting Notes
- Colour: Pale straw with green highlights.
- Aroma: Fresh citrus, white peach, ripe pear and subtle Mediterranean herbs.
- Palate: Bright and refreshing, with flavours of lemon zest, grapefruit, green apple and a gentle saline minerality. Dry, clean and lively with a crisp finish.
Food Pairing
This style works particularly well with:
- Grilled sea bass or bream
- King prawns
- Oysters and shellfish
- Mediterranean salads
- Goats' cheese
- Light pasta dishes with herbs and olive oil
Serving
- Serve well chilled at 8–10°C.
- Best enjoyed young while its freshness and aromatic character are at their peak.
Style
- Country: France
- Region: Pays d'Oc
- Grape: Vermentino
- Sweetness: Dry
- Body: Light to medium
- Acidity: Fresh and vibrant
It's a well-made, approachable Vermentino that sits somewhere between an Italian Sardinian Vermentino and a southern French white, offering plenty of freshness and excellent drinkability for everyday enjoyment.
Where This Wine Comes From
The undisputed home of fine wine, producing Champagne, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhône blends and Loire whites of unrivalled pedigree. This white is made from Vermentino.
Vermentino
Mediterranean white with citrus freshness, almond bitterness and saline mineral finish.