Clairette du Languedoc
A brilliant straw yellow. The Clairette grape has a very particular expression on the nose, with marked citrus notes such as bergamot lemon, lime, and bitter orange, but also orchard fruit such as pear and peach, with toasted bread, vanilla and orange blossom. The first palate is beautifully elegant with pear, pineapple and spices such as white pepper and a touch of curry, finishing on toasted notes, fresh cream and gingerbread. The tannins are powerful, but smooth, polished, and very pure. Clairette is an appellation that is flourishing and producing great white wines with enormous ageing potential.
Technical sheet
Appellation
AOP Clairette du Languedoc
Vintage
2022
Varieties
Clairette blanche 100%
Alcohol
13% alc. /vol
Terroir
Schist and limestone clay.
Vinification
The grapes are hand-picked, destemmed, and crushed, followed by skin maceration for two hours before being pressed. Static settling for 24 hours to leave a few very fine lies. Fermentation is regulated at 16°C for 15 days. The lies are stirred into suspension over a period of one month. No malolactic fermentation.
Ageing
- 80% in concrete vats
- 20% in barrel
- for 6 months
Recognition and awards
- La Revue du Vin de France July/August 2024 90/100 Read article
- Top 100 Sud de France 2024 95/100 + Trophy
- Magazine Terre de Vins March 2024 91/100 Read article
- Jancis Robinson feb 2024 16,5/20 Read article
- James Suckling 2023 90/100 Read article
- Concours des vins Terre de Vins Silver Medal
Geographical location
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