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 : 45%
Roussanne : 30%
Clairette : 13%
Chardonnay : 12%
Serving
Decant before serving at 13°C.
Tasting
Almonds, grapefruit, raisins, tobacco, intense and elegant with good acidity. Drinking now (2014) and over the next 4 or 5 years.
Food pairings
Grilled fish with olive oil.