Villa Blanche
Bright garnet red in colour. The nose is characterised by the original aromas of this grape variety: fruity notes of red and black cherry, but also floral notes such as rose, finishing with a touch of spice. In the mouth it is lacy, fresh and fruity at the same time with soft but expressive tannins. It is a variety that produces unpretentious, honest wines that offer the simple pleasure of red fruit such as strawberry, grenadine, cherry and redcurrant. 2018, with its wet spring, suited this grape perfectly. We like it over a plate of charcuterie, with an impromptu barbecue, but above all, with friends.
Technical sheet
Appellation
Vin de France
Vintage
2018
Varieties
100% Piquepoul Noir
Alcohol
12.5.% alc./vol
Terroir
Terroir of limestone clay garrigue and 40 % red ferrous clay. The earth is well draining and aerated due to its stony composition. The vines are planted at 100 metres altitude where the regular winds maintain the good sanitary condition of the vineyard.
Vinification
The grapes are destemmed and sorted before being fermented at around 25°C, with 10 minutes pumping over per day. The cap is moistened every day at the end of maceration. Vatting last 10 days, with malolactic fermentation after cold settling in cement tanks.
Ageing
Aged in cement vats for 5 months before light filtering and bottling.
Recognition and awards
- Jancis Robinson 2019 16/20
- Decanter WWA 2019 Bronze medal
- Jancis Robinson 16/20
- Decanter WWA 2019 Bronze Medal
- Decanter WWA 2019 Bronze Medal
- Gilbert & Gaillard 82/100 Read article
Geographical location
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