Clairette du Languedoc offers complex wines combining generosity and elegance. Made from the single grape variety white Clairette, the appellation has a long tradition and is now the oldest white AOC in Languedoc since  1948 !

Soil : rounded stones and gravel, some red clays.

Grapes : botrytised white Clairette (100%)

Harvest : hand-picking

Production : 9 hl/ha

Vinification : vinification in oak barrels.

Ageing : a 3-year (minimum) ageing period is required to be entittled to the Rancio appellation.
But, for us, it is a 7-year ageing in barrels with no topping !

Bottling : at the estate with neither fining  or filtration to better protect the structure of the wine.

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Vintage : A superb balance between acidity and freshness for wines that are both fresh and concentrated. A great vintage !  

Eye : a golden yellow colour with orange highlights

Nose : a complex nose with aromas of dried apricot, quince, honey, walnut, plum ; subtle notes of vanilla and white blossoms...

Mouth : the palate is velvety and adds aromas of almond and prune with a mint finish. A surprisingly fresh and balanced wine, very original indeed.

Ageing Capacity: infinite !!   High cellaring potential

Serving Température: 6-8°C / 46°F

At the table : This sweet Rancio Clairette du Languedoc goes wonderfully well with braised foie gras, Roquefort, goat cheese with honey, pigeon pastilla with figs but also tarte Tatin, apricot crumble or lemon meringue pie… or can be drunk as an appetizer or a digestive drink.