Presentation
Created in homage to Edmond Badet, the visionary founder of our House in 1890, this Prestige Cuvée embodies the legacy of his expertise. An excellent cuvée, he said, always results from a delicate blend of wines from various origins and grape varieties. With this Prestige Cuvée, we showcase our expertise in the art of blending
Location
Ugni Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc. Grenache Blanc is very common throughout the South of France. It brings richness, roundness, and good balance. Sauvignon Blanc originates from the Loire Valley. This famous grape variety is particularly interesting for its freshness, natural acidity, strong character, and exotic aromas of lemon, passion fruit, and wild berries. Less known, Ugni Blanc is grown in Languedoc-Roussillon, as well as in the Southwest of France. It brings roundness and good acidity to the final blend.
Terroir
Limestone soils (Grenache and Sauvignon Blanc) and acidic (Ugni Blanc).
In the vineyard
The grape varieties come from vines of around 15 years old pruned in "Gobelet" and cultivated in Languedoc-Roussillon. Yields average 70 hectoliters per hectare.
Winemaking
The grapes are harvested by hand or by machine and are destemmed to avoid vegetal flavors. Alcoholic fermentation is carried out at low temperature to extract the aromas. Special care has been taken to protect the wine from oxidation and to preserve the carbon dioxide naturally produced during fermentation (aged on lees), all in order to enhance the wine's freshness.
Varietals
Ugni blanc
Grenache blanc
Sauvignon blanc
Tasting
Pretty pale yellow color. Scents of lemon, passion fruit, grapefruit, and white flowers (lilies). Very refreshing, well-balanced, and round on the palate, this wine is dry and fresh. The natural presence of a small amount of CO2 accentuates the freshness on the palate.
Food pairings
It is a wine for all seasons, perfect as an aperitif or with salads, fish, seafood, white meat. Serve chilled (8 - 10°C).