TRIO BLANC 2021
Roussanne - ClairetteS
Vin de France Blanc

An exceptional cuvée made of a unique blend of Roussanne, Clairette Blanche and Clairette Rose growing on the 1^st and 2^nd geological terraces of the foothills of the Larzac plateau, the historic heart of Languedoc !

Soil: rounded stones and gravel, some red clays.

Grapes: 50% Roussanne, 25% Clairette Rose, 25%  Clairette Blanche.

Harvest: hand picking, late September, early October.

Production: 40 to 45 hl/ha on average.

Vinification: direct pressing, alcoholic fermentation thanks to native yeasts followed by a spontaneous and partial malolactic fermentation.

Maturation: short ageing (a few months) in tanks. Natural decanting thanks to cold winter temperatures.

Bottling: at the wine estate, without fining or filtration in order to keep the structure of the wine unspoiled.

Eye: a clear bright colour with pale gold highlights.

Nose: mainly offering aromas of white and yellow flowers and fruits.

Palate: a rich and unctuous wine, both fresh and mineral, with flavours of white flowers, apricot, pale-fleshed fruits and grapefruit...

Ageing Capacity: to be drunk young – ageing potential of 3 to 5 years

Serving Temperature: chilled 8 to 12° C

Food & Wine Suggestions: this fine wine will be appreciated at all times along with poached fish, seafood and shellfish, vegetarian dishes and exotic food (sushis).

It can also be enjoyed as “apéritif” or simply for the fun of it !