Location
North Alpilles
Terroir
Limestone and clay soil, very stony: Hauterivian et Barremian, second stage of the lower Cretaceous, less than 130 million years.
Vinification
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. No filtration.
Varietals
Marsanne : 69%
Roussanne : 20%
Chardonnay : 5%
Grenache blanc : 3%
Clairette : 3%
Specifications
Serving
Decant half an hour before serving at 15°C.
Tasting
On the eye, it is brightly coloured, quite unctuous with pronounced and persistent legs.
On the nose, you can smell white flowers and honeyed candied fruit, wrapped lightly in oak, revealing its complexity, quality and richness.
On the palate, the aromatic intensity and great maturity of the vintage, offset by a very refreshing finish, are confirmed.
This balance between freshness, finesse and maturity suggests a great white wine that will keep for a long time. But such is its array of qualities, you can enjoy it already.
Gilles Ozello