Domaine Valdernier is nestled in the rural village of Saint-Cannat on the Trévaresse foothills at a crossroads between Aix-en-Provence, Avignon and Rognes. Here, the Pellissier family, who have been winegrowers from one generation to the next since 1914, tend with passion to their 35-hectare vineyard (86 acres). Planted on the clay-limestone soil of the Trévaresse hillsides it offers pleasant fragrances of rosemary and thyme.
Presentation
Presentation
Some of the plots are situated on the remains of an ancient Roman villa, which regularly draws hopeful metal detectors in search of some hidden vestiges.
Each year, Mrs Pellissier prepares delicious nut wine following the recipe handed down to her by her grandmother. Just one of the traditions of the Provence vineyard, which recipe has been kept secret, only passed on from mothers to their daughters!
Each year, Mrs Pellissier prepares delicious nut wine following the recipe handed down to her by her grandmother. Just one of the traditions of the Provence vineyard, which recipe has been kept secret, only passed on from mothers to their daughters!
Terroir
Nature of the soils: clay-limestone.
In the vineyard
Average age of the vines: 30 years.
Winemaking
The musts are obtained through slow pressing, they are then racked at 10°C for 48 hours. This is followed by fermentation with added yeast at controlled temperatures.
Varietals
Grenache noir : 30%
Syrah : 30%
Cabernet sauvignon : 20%
Cinsault : 20%
Syrah : 30%
Cabernet sauvignon : 20%
Cinsault : 20%
Specifications
Residual Sugar : < 3 g/l
Advice
Serving
Ideal serving temperature: from 8°C to 10°C.
Tasting
Very pale pink colour with fleshy hues. Delicate and elegant nose, revealing aromas of rose and red fruits. Pleasantly full-bodied mouthfeel offering a nice balance. The finish is generous and long lasting.
