Domaine des Pères de L’Église has a long history in the Southern Rhône Valley as the family has been involved in grape growing and wine making in the region dating back to 1884. Today, the property is owned by the Gradassi family. Brother Serge and Jean-Paul have earned reputation for making amazing wines by the name "Le Calice de Saint Pierre". When Jean-Paul passed away in 2014, daughter Laetitia (with wine education and experience in Australia and New Zealand) took over with her uncle Serge.
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Today, the property is owned by the Gradassi family. Until 1998 the production was sold to negociants but then the two brothers Serge and Jean-Paul Gradassi started bottling at the estate. They have earned reputation for making amazing wines by the name Le Calise de Saint Pierre. When Jean-Paul passed away in 2014, daughter Laetitia (with wine education and experience in Australia and New Zealand) took over with her uncle Serge.
Location
Gissac to Saint Laurent des Arbres
Winemaking
Night-time harvesting, and must clarification at low temperatures, fermentation at 16°-17°C in stainless steel tanks (80%) and 500L oak barrels (20%), light filtration before bottling.
Varietals
Grenache blanc : 50%
Clairette : 30%
Ugni blanc : 20%
Clairette : 30%
Ugni blanc : 20%
Advice
Serving
T° of service: 12°C / 54°F.
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 5 years
Tasting
Chalky mineral tones highlight brisk pineapple and white pear in this full-bodied but fresh dry white. Blending Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Ugni Blanc, it's juicy but elegant with a zesty, stony finish.
Food pairings
Perfect with light and delicate food such as raw and lightly cooked shellfish like crab and prawns, steamed or grilled fish, fish pâtés, fish, chicken or vegetable terrines and pasta or risotto with spring vegetables. Also goes well with creamy vegetable soups.
