Originating from an old Châteauneuf-du-Pape recipe, this is a grenache blanc and clairette wine with remarkable impact and complexity. Originating from the limestone rich soils of the Clos, this treasured cuvée is part of the rare 5% of the Vacqueyras appellation in white wine. It expresses a saline minerality, accompanied by notes of fresh pear and tarragon. A wine with the depth of character to put the world to rights.
Antoine Pétrus for Bettane Desseauve : 91/100
Louis d'Or 2023 - AOC Vacqueyras - Box of 6
Appellation: AOC Vacqueyras
Type: White
Bottle: 75cl
Production: 3500 bottles
Varietals: 80% Grenache blanc, 20% Clairette
Culture: Organic Agriculture (certified since 1989)
Terroir: Clay-limestone from the Oligocene (27 million years)
Harvest: Manual with sorting
Vinification: Destemming, light crushing, direct pressing. Alcoholic
fermentation with our indigneous yeasts half in stainless steel tanks moitié en cuve Inox, half in Stockinger austrian demi muids.
Elevage: Aging in barrels for 4 months with lees-stirring, then light filtration.
Aging potential: 10 years
Serving: 12°C