Location
North Alpilles.
Terroir
Limestone and clay soil, very stony: Hauterivian et Barremian, second stage of the lower Cretaceous, less than 130 million years.
Vinification
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.
Varietals
Marsanne : 45%
Roussanne : 30%
Clairette : 13%
Chardonnay : 12%
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.