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.
Varietals
Marsanne : 85%
Chardonnay : 10%
Roussanne : 5%
Serving
Serving at 13°C.
Tasting
Floral nose of elderflower, hawthorn, acacia and honey.
Drinking now (2015).
Food pairings
Aged comte or parmesan .