Presentation
One of the loveliest whites from the Domaine.
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
Marssanne : 50%
Roussanne : 24%
Chardonnay : 10%
Clairette : 8%
Grenache blanc : 8%
Serving
Decant half an hour before serving at 13°C.
Tasting
Pale yellow. A few shimmers of green which are a sign of freshness. Gentle blend of almond, tilleul, verbena and aniseed, typical of the white Trevallon.