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 : 6%
Clairette : 9%
Roussanne : 15%
Grenache blanc : 15%
Marssanne : 55%
Spécifications techniques
Serving :
Do not open before 2022
Decant half an hour before serving at 13°C.
Tasting :
A very fresh wine, pale yellow with golden tints. A nose of cut grass, white flowers, lemongrass and honey. On the palate, bitter almonds are present with a touch of aniseed and saffron. A long lasting wine
Food pairings :
Grilled fish.
