Region
Southern Rhone Valley - France

Terroir
Famous vineyard dominated by its papal ruin, this cru constitutes an exceptional terroir. It is a rising vineyard that teems with creativity. The soils are mainly sandy and limestone, covered with rolled pebbles.

Grapes varieties
Grenache blanc – Bourboulenc - Clairette

Harvest & vinification
Manual harvest followed by a strict sorting of the grapes to keep but the perfectly healthy. Direct pressing is used for the Grenache and Clairette and the Bourboulenc go trough a cold pellicular maceration. Temperature controlled alcoholic fermentation occurs after settling of the juices. The wine is partly aged on fine lees in casks.

Tasting
A clear and brilliant light gold. The nose is complex and expressive with notes of fresh fruits (pears) and flowers (acacia and lie tree). The mouth is opulent and silky. This balanced and elegant wine offers a persistant finish.

Wine & food matching
Perfect match for a creamy scallops’ risotto. Serve at 15-16°C. Best enjoyed between 5 to 10 years of age.