Soft, rounded yellow fruit and fennel notes on the nose are matched with great minerality on the palate, followed by the distinguished, elongated finish of Grenache Blanc on schist characteristic to the region.
Country: FranceRegion: Languedoc
Appellation: AOC Faugères
Grape varieties: 80% Grenache Blanc, 10% Roussanne, 10% Marsanne
Style: White
ABV: 14% by vol.
Terroir: Schist, at an elevation of 450 m with south-east exposure
Yield: 15hl/ha
Average age of vines: 25 years
Farming: Dry-farmed. Certified organic, practicing biodynamic.
Harvest: Whole cluster, by hand.
Vinification: Bunches gently pressed directly using pneumatic press. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel. No fining. No filtration.
Aging: 18 months on lees in stainless steel. Bottled May 7, 2020.
Sulfur added: None