GRAPES: 60% Viognier, 20% Grenache blanc, 20% Roussanne
TERROIR: sandy marls
AVERAGE AGE of the vines: 25 years
YIELD: 50hl / ha
HISTORY OF THE CUVEE : We can perceive titmice in the vines pecking the grapes rich in sugar at the time of harvest.
This cuvée has seen the years go by but has not aged a bit.
Tie the vine branches : 1 metal strand for Grenaches and Roussannes, 2 metal strand for Viogniers.
HARVEST OF GRAPES: picked by machine at night
GRAPE STALK in full
VATTING TIME : 1 month
FERMENTATION TIME slow : 1 month at a controlled temperature of 14-18 °
MATURING in concrete tanks on lees for 6 to 8 months.
BOTTLING at the property
TASTING NOTES : Pretty bright yellow with green reflections. An explosive nose with notes of citrus and peach. Its lovely freshness with pear aromas and its floral, poppy finish counterbalance a round and fat palate. Beautiful texture, lots of fullness.
CUSTODY : drink during the year.
PACKAGING : 750 ml.
SERVICE : 10 ° - 11 °
FOOD & WINE PAIRING : grilled cod, crayfish à la Nage, spinach goat cheese puff pastry, leek melted scallops, dry goat cheese, St Paulin cheese.