Villa Blanche
A soft pale yellow with greenish glints. Superb intensity on the nose with its citrussy aromas – lemon, pink grapefruit, plus kiwi and fresh mint. A delectable first palate, followed by a superbly balanced mid palate with mango, peach, melon, pineapple, and a clean, mineral and agreeably saline finish. Elegant and enjoyable in its youth, this wine will evolve magnificently in bottle to express more briny, spicy notes. A Picpoul de Pinet of great poise that is perfect with food or as an aperitif, accompanied by all types of seafood, and cheeses.
Technical sheet
Appellation
AOP PICPOUL DE PINET
Vintage
2023
Varieties
100% Piquepoul Blanc
Alcohol
13 % alc. /vol
Terroir
Chalk and clay
Vinification
The grapes are hand-picked uniquely in the morning to avoid them being damaged by the heat. They are macerated for 4 hours before being pressed and then fermented at around 16°C. The juice is settled after 24 hours sedimentation. Yeast is introduced using a starter culture. After a first racking, the wines are stirred to bring the fine lees into suspension every week for a period of three months following alcoholic fermentation, to add complexity to the wine.
Ageing
In tank on the lees for three months.