Bright and fresh, with citrus, pineapple, acacia, and honey notes. Mouth-watering saline finish unique to Macabeu of the region. A light-bodied, elegant play between fruit and pronounced acidity drawn from the black schist terroir.
Country: FranceRegion: Roussillon
Appellation: Vin de France
Grape variety: 100% Macabeu
Style: White
ABV: 12% by vol.
Vineyard size: 12 hectares, with 10 hectares of vines
Yield: 25hl/ha
Terroir: Black schist
Average age of vines: 30 years
Farming: Certified organic & biodynamic
Harvest: By hand in 12kg bins. Whole cluster.
Vinification: Direct press. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Malolactic fermentation achieved. No fining. No filtration.
Aging: 8 months in 600-liter barrels
Sulfur added: <15mg at bottling