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
Limestone and clay soil, very stony: Hauterivian et Barremian, second stage of the lower Cretaceous, less than 130 million years.
Varietals
Marssanne : 44%
Roussanne : 30%
Clairette : 14%
Chardonnay : 12%
Serving
Decant half an hour before serving at 13°C.
Tasting
June 2010: tasted just after a roussanne from the Chateau de Beaucastel. This white which is made from roussanne and marsanne in the style of great Rhone wines completed the pair. It really is worth laying down so the outline of everything you taste on the finish is intensified. 2011 to 2017 Bettane & Desseauve 2009.
Food pairings
Truffle risotto.
Reviews
16/20
" Impressive density. This is thick, with big legs and a nutty nose. Marzipan and marmalade on the palate. Low acidity. Needs drinking. " [+]
http://www.farrvintners.com/blog.php?blog=160 - 2014