Villa Blanche
The colour, dense as always, that veers towards an inky, blackish violet, is an indicator of the generosity of this wine. Black fruit, quince and spices subtly intertwine to finish on superb jammy aromas.
Mouth-filling and smooth, its notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, liquorice and spices are accompanied by powerful tannins that retain a magnificent and surprising freshness. The richly contrasted balance and originality of this grape variety, painstakingly crafted, cannot help but provoke emotion. Perfect for drinking throughout the seasons.
Technical sheet
Appellation
IGP Pays d'Oc
Vintage
2017
Varieties
100% Marselan.
The Marselan varietal is a cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache Noir. It was created in 1961 near the town of Marseillan by the INRA research body and is now planted in vineyards in the Languedoc, Rhône Valley, Spain, the North Coast of California, Switzerland and Israel.
Production
40 HL / Ha
Alcohol
14,5% alc./vol
Terroir
Volcanic, clay & limestone. The climate is typically Mediterranean, warm and sunny with a low rainfall. Winters are mild, summers are hot and usual drought conditions fully matured the grapes.
Vinification
Tradition al vinification after destemming and partially crushing of 50% of the harvest. Cap punching operations (pigeages) were carried out each day with a fermentation temperature between 25 and 28°C. The wine spends a total of 3 weeks in vat. The malo-lactic fermentation was carried out on the settled wine.
Ageing
Wine is aged for ten months in concrete vats before bottling.
Recognition and awards
- Jancis Robinson 2019 16/20
- Wine Orbit 93/100
- Jancis Robinson 16/20
- Sam Kim 2019 93/100
- Sam Kim 2019 93/100
Geographical location
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