At the foot of the Mont Sainte Victoire, 15 kms from Aix en Provence, in the commune of Puyloubier, this domaine was bought in 1890, by Aurélien Houchart, a negociant and friend of Cézanne and grand-grand father of Geneviève Quiot. 90-hectare family estate, it has been farmed since Roman times, when it must have been a “Villa”, a patrician home of the period, some distance away from the “Via Aurelia”.
Presentation
Vinification
Direct pressing or cold maceration ( 12 to 24 hours). Varieties fermented separetely. Vatting time :12 to 24 days at 18-20°
Varietals
Rolle
Clairette
Sémillon
Clairette
Sémillon
Advice
Serving
Serve fresh.
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long
Tasting
Enjoy citrus and white fruits (peaches, pears) with some pineapple notes.
Visual appearance
Brilliant pale yellow.
At nose
White peach and citrus fruit aromas.
On the palate
Fruity, lively and persistent on the palate.
Food pairings
Aperitif, seafood, fish or cheese soufflés. Also great with salads and quiches (cold or hot).
Recipes
LEEKS PIE
To do the pie pastry, you will need : flour (normal, semi or wholemeal), water, a pinch of salt and some oil (we have a preference for sunflower oil).
In a bowl, put a dose of water and oil (around 25 cl of each, to adapt according to the quantity of pastry you want). Put the salt and put flour until it became a nice pastry, not sticky anymore. This is really simple ! Then, roll the pastry out on greaseproof paper and put it in a pastry dish.
To realise the accompanying leeks : leeks, butter, 1 egg, fresh cream, salt, pepper and a goat cheese log. You can also add bacon strips.
Cook the leeks cut in pieces with butter. Mix the egg and the fresh cream with some salt and pepper. Put the leeks on the pastry, cover with the mix of egg and cream and then put some slice of goat cheese on it. Cook in the oven for 25 minutes at 190°C. Enjoy your meal ! [+]
Reviews
"VINTAGE 2015: The nose is fruity and offers a slight freshness. It reveals notes of crushed vineyard peach and slight hints of Quenette, ripe lemon associated with discreet hints of mandarin as well as a hint of white fruits and a very discreet flinty hint. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced, ample, round, slightly suave and offers a slight fat, a beautiful juiciness as well as a beautiful fresh/acid frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of vineyard peach and passion fruits associated with slight touches of mandarin, Quenette, a discreet flinty hint as well as discreet hints of lemon and gourmand/fleshy brugnon. Good length." [+]
"VINTAGE 2015" [+]
"VINTAGE 2014 - USA: Spicy, aromatic and fruity, this is an immediately attractive wine. It’s full of lemon, mango and orange peel, round and rich." [+]
"vintage 2013 - USA
Its color is pale, just barely tinted, so its fresh, forward aroma may be a surprised - a mix of flowers and summer fruits with a hint of citrus and a touch of honey. Its texture is silky, and an aftertaste reminds one of Provence itself" [+]
Its color is pale, just barely tinted, so its fresh, forward aroma may be a surprised - a mix of flowers and summer fruits with a hint of citrus and a touch of honey. Its texture is silky, and an aftertaste reminds one of Provence itself" [+]
"USA: vintage 2013
This perfumed wine is rich, full in the mouth while keeping plenty of fresh, crispcitrus and pear flavors. It is ready to drink, but will be better in 2015" [+]
This perfumed wine is rich, full in the mouth while keeping plenty of fresh, crispcitrus and pear flavors. It is ready to drink, but will be better in 2015" [+]
"Vintage 2013" [+]
