Villa Blanche
Glimmering with greenish gold highlights. The nose is frank and clear-cut, very floral with touches of aniseed and iodized notes. The first palate is smooth, full and extremely supple, evolving to a supremely fresh finish in a register of citrus fruit. A passage on lees confers texture and length. Always consistently elegant whilst young, this wine has the potential to age gracefully in the bottle for several years. A top-end Picpoul de Pinet for aperitif or for drinking at table, with all types of seafood and cheeses.
Technical sheet
Appellation
Picpoul de Pinet
Vintage
2016
Varieties
100% Picpoul de Pinet
Production
55 HL / Ha
Alcohol
12.5% alc./vol
Terroir
Chalk and clay.
Vinification
The grapes are picked early in the morning to keep them at optimum temperature. A short, 4-hour maceration takes place before pressing. Fermentation also takes place at low temperatures. After alcoholic fermentation, the lees are stirred weekly for two months. No malolactic fermentation.
Ageing
In tank on the lees for three months.
Recognition and awards
- Jancis Robinson 30/09/2017 16.5 / 20 This is a paean to early summer apples! ... Read article
- Guide Hachette - 1 star Cette cuvée scintillante Read article
Press
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La Revue des Vins de France - Juin 2017 - 05/2017Read article