Grape variety
Grenache blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne
Origin
The grapes come from two different terroirs:
- North of Montpellier (Aniane, Montpeyroux, Pic Saint Loup, etc.)
- Vineyards that overlook the Mediterranean Sea, around La Clape.
The limestone soils (calcareous Gargasian marls and red Mediterranean soils dating back to the Barremian stage of the Cretaceous epoch) are not overly productive, limiting vine growth and promoting ripening of the grapes.
Vinification
The grapes are destemmed, pressed, and then vinified in stainless steel tanks or in barrels. The temperature is maintained at 18°C.
Ageing
Ageing: 85% stainless steel tanks 15% new French oak barrels for 6 months.
Tasting notes
Pale gold in colour with transparent, crystalline gradations and silver tinges. Starts off round, rich, fresh and fruity on the palate. Lovely, complex flavours (toast, anise, mint, garrigue herbs, citrus fruit, honey). This wine exudes the freshness of sea air.
An elegant, well-balanced white wine with great personality and impressive length.
Wine and Food
Enjoy as an aperitif or with a meal alongside fish terrines, seafood salads, marinated raw fish, sushi, steamed fish, snails in garlic butter, spaghetti with clams, veal stew with tarragon, and goat's cheese served either cold or hot.
Awards
Serve between 8 and 10°C.