Traditional vinification in Burgundy barrels, 50% new.
Location :
North Alpilles.
Terroir :
Limestone and clay soil, very stony: Hauterivian et Barremian, second stage of the lower Cretaceous, less than 130 million years.
Winemaking :
Each grape variety is aged in barrel separately for 12 months without any racking and just 2-3 stirring of the lees. Clarification and fining are with clay. Light filtration when bottled.
Cépages :
Chardonnay : 12%
Clairette : 13%
Roussanne : 30%
Marsanne : 45%
Serving :
Decant before serving at 13°C.
Tasting :
Oily wine, almost unctuous with low acidity. Drinking very well at the moment (2014) .
Food pairings :
Fresh pasta with truffles.
