France, Languedoc AOP
Vermentino, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc, Viognier
Description
Colour: light lemon with green tints. Nose: elegant and intense white peach and lemon flavours, floral aromas. Palate: full-bodied, with lingering length and fruit aromas evolving towards spicy notes. Food & wine pairing: best served at 10-12°C, this wine will complement spicy dishes, curries and smoked meats wonderfully.
Certifications
Alcohol
13.0%
Analytical data
dry
Vineyard
Soil Type
Clay and limestone with gravel
Viticulture
Soil: clay and Limestone with gravel and pebbles. Age of the vineyard: 15-28 years old. Pruning: Cordon de Royat, Guyot simple. Density of planting: 4400 plants/ha. Harvest: partly by hand, partly mechanical. Average yield: 45 hl/ha. Elevation: 100-120 m. Climate: Mediterranean.
Vinification
Careful selection of the best grapes after a mechanical harvest at night to avoid oxidation and preserve the maximum fruit expression. After destemming of the harvest, each grape variety is vinified separately. Pellicular maceration for the Viognier and Vermentino. Pneumatic pressing. Run free wine and first press juice are blended together. Only the first presses are used. Settling at 8°C. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks between 16 and 18°C for 15 days.
