Presentation
First vintage with Grenache blanc.
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 : 50%
Roussanne : 24%
Chardonnay : 11%
Clairette : 10%
Grenache blanc : 5%
Serving
Decant half an hour before serving at 13°C.
Tasting
August 2011, 16.5/20 in the Bettane and Dessauve guide. Creamy and smooth in the mouth, coating the palate with touches of almonds, the wine is well constructed, and will shine with a truffle risotto.
Food pairings
Truffle risotto.