{"product_id":"castel-blanc-du-castel-2021-kosher-750ml","title":"Castel Blanc du Castel 2023 Kosher 750ml","description":"\u003ch5\u003eCastel Blanc du Castel — Judean Hills, Israel 2023\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine du Castel is the founding estate of modern Israeli fine wine. In 1988, Eli Ben Zaken planted the first contemporary vineyard in the Judean Hills in the backyard of his home in Ramat Raziel — almost by chance, and almost entirely by conviction. Within four years, family and friends gathered to harvest the grapes that would become Castel Grand Vin 1992, and a benchmark was set. Today, Eli’s children carry the tradition forward: Ariel (CEO, trained in Beaune), Eytan (winemaker alongside Eli), and Ilana (Director of Export \u0026amp; Procurement). The grandchildren have vineyards bearing their names. This is a family winery in the truest sense — and Blanc du Castel is its most celebrated white wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from 100% Chardonnay, fermented and matured in French oak barrels for approximately one year in the Burgundian style, with residual sugars preserved to add richness and texture. The result is a wine of genuine complexity: rich and buttery on the nose, with refreshing acidity, citrus, tropical fruit, and roasted almonds. Full, round, and well-balanced, with a fine, long finish. Reaches its peak approximately four years after harvest — the 2023 is drinking beautifully now and will continue to develop through 2027 and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domaine du Castel, Ramat Raziel, Judean Hills, Israel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Judean Hills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fermented and aged in French oak barrels, Burgundian style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kosher, Vegan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–14°C (54–57°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, buttery bouquet, citrus, tropical fruit, roasted almonds, refreshing acidity, long finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Paired With:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast chicken, grilled fish, creamy pasta, soft cheeses, seared scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsrael’s benchmark Kosher Chardonnay from the estate that started it all — Blanc du Castel is the Judean Hills white that belongs in any serious cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"67Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47509941813531,"sku":"044116","price":59.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/r69usqmvwxbpeg8wpt4l.jpg?v=1772553998","url":"https:\/\/67wino.shop\/products\/castel-blanc-du-castel-2021-kosher-750ml","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}