Domaine des Carlines has been created by Patrick and Sophie Ligeron end of 2015, when an opportunity to take over a vineyard came up. Patrick Ligeron being born in Jura and, with his wife Sophie being in the wine business for a long time, they both have been looking for an opportunity to realize Patrick's dream, and it finally paid off. The vineyard of 11 hectares is located in Ménétru-Le-Vignoble, part of Château-Châlon appellation : 3 of their 11 hectares are located in this famous area.
Presentation
Location
The domain is located in the tiny village of Menétru-le-Vignoble, part of the “Château-Chalon” appellation, Grand Cru of the yellow wines "vin jaune".
Terroir
These vines are 40 years old average and lies on Marne grise with a deep clay sedimentation. This Poulsard is spread over two parcels : One exposed South East and the other one full West..
In the vineyard
The vineyard is conduct into a sustainable process with the target to convert into an organic process in few years’ time.
Winemaking
Destemmed by hand. Maceration at 6°c for about 10 days. Natural fermentation with « remontage » once a day for 10 days. Ageing in 500 L wooden cask (4 Years old barrel minimum) for 8 months.
Ageing
Final blending and extra maturation for 3 months in stainless steel. No filtration, no fining.
Varietal
Poulsard : 100%
Specifications
Contains sulphites.
Advice
Serving
Serve between 16 and 18°c (60 to 64°F)
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 2 to 3 years
Tasting
Light red ruby colour with touches. Very expressive raspberry juice flavours. Very elegant nose. The mouth is subtle and fresh with always this raspberry after taste. Light but elegant tannins. Very long after taste. Very « Glouglou ».
Food pairings
Poultry such as quails even pheasant; very elegant on grilled red meat. Will work as well with pink fishes such as salmon steak. Very surprising with a Couscous and Oriental food!
