Domaine Valdernier is nestled in the rural village of Saint-Cannat on the Trévaresse foothills at a crossroads between Aix-en-Provence, Avignon and Rognes.
Presentation
Presentation
Here, the Pellissier family, who have been winegrowers from one generation to the next since 1914, tend with passion to their 35-hectare vineyard (86 acres). Planted on the clay-limestone soil of the Trévaresse hillsides it offers pleasant fragrances of rosemary and thyme. Some of the plots are situated on the remains of an ancient Roman villa, which regularly draws hopeful metal detectors in search of some hidden vestiges.
Terroir
Nature of the soils: clay-limestone.
In the vineyard
Average age of the vines: 30 years.
Winemaking
The musts are obtained through mild pressing and racked at 10°C for 48 hours. This is followed by fermentation with added yeast at controlled temperatures.
Varietals
Rolle : 60%
Ugni blanc : 40%
Ugni blanc : 40%
Specifications
Residual Sugar : < 3 g/l
Advice
Serving
Ideal serving temperature: from 10°C to 12°C.
Tasting
Light yellow colour with greenish hues. Very expressive nose yielding aromas of white flesh fruits and subtle notes of fresh flowers. The mouthfeel is harmonious, fresh and fruity, leaving a pleasant aromatic perception.
