Villa Blanche
Very bright cherry red in colour. Deliciously fruity nose of red fruit such as cherry, redcurrant and pomegranate. The mouth is pure, fresh, and upright with fine tannins whose structure gives good balance and great persistence. The first palate of citrus and hints of exotic fruit is followed up by red fruit aromas. The 2021 vintage has given us a magnificent rendering of this northern variety in a southern terroir, in a Pinot Noir of great allure and formidable personality.
Technical sheet
Appellation
IGP Pays d'Oc
Vintage
2021
Varieties
100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol
12.5 % alc./vol
Terroir
Clay-limestone with 20 % ferrous red, white and grey clay. Situated in the most continental part of the Languedoc Roussillon, the soil is lightly sandy, so it has well aerated and drains well. The vineyard is at 250 metres altitude and there is a significant difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures, which is ideal for Pinot Noir.
Vinification
The grapes are destemmed and sorted. Fermentation takes place at around 22°C. Punch down twice daily during alcoholic fermentation. Three weeks in tank. Malolactic fermentation happens after settling in concrete tank.
Ageing
Concrete tank. Light filtration.
Recognition and awards
- Jancis Robinson July 2023 15,5/100 Read article
Geographical location
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