Location
North Alpilles
Terroir
Limestone and clay soil, very stony: Hauterivian et Barremian, second stage of the lower Cretaceous, less than 130 million years.
Winemaking
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
Marsanne : 40%
Roussanne : 35%
Clairette : 13%
Chardonnay : 12%
Serving
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Decant half an hour before serving at 13°C.
Tasting
Floral nose, lovely acidity with lovely length on the palate. Some dried fruit notes.
Food pairings
Grilled sea bream with olive oil.