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%
Spécifications techniques
Serving :
Decant half an hour before serving at 13°C.
Tasting :
On the nose it is smokey, with notes of pain grillé and white flowers. On the palate, it is very fine, smooth and round with notes of pain grille and Mirabelle plums. It is gorgeous.
Food pairings :
Scallops with saffron and olive oil.
