Founded in 1990 by Jean-François and Cathy Izarn, Borie la Vitarèle, it is 18 hectares of vines in the AOC Saint-Chinian managed in organic and biodynamic since 1998. Day after day, they protect the biodiversity of the domain in an approach global life. The soils are alive there, the vines in harmony with the land, the wines nourished by these beautiful terroirs. Vines under influences which give unique wines, reflections of the multiple facets of nature.
Presentation
Presentation
The Grand Mayol, plantier in Occitan, these are cool lands exposed to the north, at the bottom of the valley, ideal for a white wine. Clairette, vermentino and bouboulenc, three Mediterranean grape varieties which ripen late and which combine acidity, low degrees and volume make up this mineral and racy white. A southern expression of freshness.
Terroir
Limestone and clay
Winemaking
Manual harvest in crates. Light pressing, settling, vinification in stainless steel vats under temperature control, aging in new barrels for 10% of the wine.
Varietals
Vermentino : 40%
Clairette : 40%
Bourboulenc : 20%
Clairette : 40%
Bourboulenc : 20%
Specifications
Advice
Serving
53F
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 2 to 3 years
Tasting
Very beautiful pale gold color with iridescent reflections. A nose of white fruits (pear, white peach) and citrus fruits (lemon) will prove to be very seductive. On the palate, it is a complex blend of roundness and minerality. The finish remains fresh on slightly aniseed notes and a retro on lemon.
Food pairings
Asparagus with a dash of fiery olive oil, a pélardon, an osso-bucco.
