Grande Courtade, Alvarinho, IGP Pays d'Oc, Blanc, 2025

Presentation

Presentation
The Fabre family is responding to climate change by introducing Tempranillo and Alvarinho—southern European varieties chosen to preserve wine quality as conditions evolve.
Terroir
A range of soils from marls to limestone. High exposure to the sun.
Harvest
By night to preserve aromatic freshness.
Winemaking
Slow pressing with juice sorting. Sulfite-free, temperature-controlled vinification in stainless steel vats. No malolactic fermentation.
Ageing
Aged on lees with regular stirring.
Varietal
Alvarinho : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 12.5 % vol.
Yield : 60 hL/ha
Age of vines : About 5 years old
Contains sulphites.
AB Agriculture Biologique
Haute Valeur Environnementale
BioED

Advice

Serving
8/10 °C
Ageing potential
1 to 3 years
Tasting
Pale yellow color with golden highlights.
Limoncello nose, white flowers and candied lemon.
Racy palate: hints of gunflint. Taut, mineral and fruity.
Food pairings
Teriyaki, meat skewers or sea urchins.

Reviews

90 Vintage 2025
"Sliced apples, pears and herbs on the nose of this fresh, saline white. It’s medium-bodied, gentle and refreshing. From organically grown grapes. Drink now."