Domaine Valdernier is nestled in the rural village of Saint-Cannat on the Trévaresse foothills at a crossroads between Aix-en-Provence, Avignon and Rognes. Here, the Pellissier family, who have been winegrowers from one generation to the next since 1914, tend with passion to their 35-hectare vineyard (86 acres). Planted on the clay-limestone soil of the Trévaresse hillsides it offers pleasant fragrances of rosemary and thyme.
Presentation
Presentation
Some of the plots are situated on the remains of an ancient Roman villa, which regularly draws hopeful metal detectors in search of some hidden vestiges.
Each year, Mrs Pellissier prepares delicious nut wine following the recipe handed down to her by her grandmother. Just one of the traditions of the Provence vineyard, which recipe has been kept secret, only passed on from mothers to their daughters!
Each year, Mrs Pellissier prepares delicious nut wine following the recipe handed down to her by her grandmother. Just one of the traditions of the Provence vineyard, which recipe has been kept secret, only passed on from mothers to their daughters!
Terroir
Nature of the soils: clay-limestone.
In the vineyard
Average age of the vines: 30 years.
Winemaking
Traditional vinification with full stemming, cold skin maceration for three days followed by vatting for 3 weeks to ensure optimal matter extraction.
Varietals
Grenache noir : 55%
Syrah : 45%
Syrah : 45%
Specifications
Residual Sugar : < 3 g/l
Advice
Serving
Ideal serving temperature: from 16°C to 18°C.
Tasting
Limpid garnet red colour. Very intense nose revealing aromas of ripe red fruits (strawberries and cherries). Well-balanced and structured mouthfeel reminiscent of the red fruits and wild garrigue fragrances.
