what imagery, what history, what a sublime wine too….this wine was discovered in the most lovely of little markets in Saignon, above Apt, in July 2011….
Mr Whirly Says:
“ An herbaceous and savoury wine that needs big food to take it on like Calves Liver or Pork chops with a rich grain mustard sauce. 100% Ugni Blanc so totally unusual and defined. For that reason alone it is to be respected.”
Wine makers notes:
Winemaking:
“This wine born from old vines that we have taken care from the cultivation to the optimal maturity.
Obviously to obtain the best aspect, we chose to harvest manually and select the best grapes.
The winemaking is done in barrels like in Burgundy, with stirring of the lees and temperature controlled in order to have a wine that is round and aromatic. Six Months in oak.”
On the palate:
“This wine present itself as a yellow colour with a light gold reflection. The smell develops aromas like white flower, syrup and white fruit, honey and wax, with some light touch of young wood bringing fresh taste. The mouth is concentrated at the first. It is a wine quite structured with some nice length and citrus aroma, flowers and honey.”
Terroirs : Sand and clay with calcareous subsoil
Grape variety: Ugni blanc (100%)
Alc Vol: 13%
