Soil characteristics:
Clay and rounded pebbles.
Winemaking:
Hand-harvested with sorting in the vineyard followed by sorting in the cellar.
Pneumatic pressing of whole bunches. Cold settling overnight at 10°C.
Harvest began on 21 August for the Viogniers, 28 August for the Grenache Blancs, 6 September for the Clairettes and 19 September for the Bourboulencs.
Ageing:
In stainless steel vats for 4 months.
Tasting notes:
This wine has a clear, brilliant colour with limpid highlights.
On the nose, there are notes of citrus, Granny Smith apples and white flowers.
On the palate, it is both round and fresh. It offers delicious flavours of lemon, grapefruit and white peach, combined with hints of lime blossom and sea air. The finish is mouth-watering and lingering.
This elegant white wine is perfect as an aperitif and can be enjoyed throughout a meal.
Food pairings:
Oysters with watercress
Cervelle de Canuts
Sea bream in a salt crust
Fresh goat’s cheese with chives
Melon salad with mint
Strawberry soup with basil