«I wanted to make a great wine, unique and original, that married my ideal for wine and the potential of my terroirs and their varietals. Resolutely Mediterranean by its spices and the ripeness of its fruit, like a truffle, it is at once powerful and subtle, and resembles nothing else! »
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Lou Coucardié White 2002
Terroirs: rolled pebbles and sandy limestone, pebbles and calcarous clay.
Varietals: Roussanne, Grenache, Viognier and many different lees.
Vinification:
- Selection of parcels of old vines with naturally small yields.
- Manual harvest with sorting.
- Skin contact maceration at cold temperature.
- Fermentation in new French oak barrels.
- Partial malolactic fermentation (30%).
- Aging with periodic reincorporation of lees for 15 months.
- One single bottling run without filtration.
Tasting Notes:
- Appearance: Its beautiful robe mingles deep gold and green hues.
- Nose: The powerful display of complex aromas is layered with a multitude of surprising scents: white flowers, beeswax, sweet spices, star-anise, violet, vanilla.
- Taste: The incredibly dense body, both soft and rich, delivers fully ripe fruits flavors. The finish is an aromatic bounty that offers a delicate harmony that you will long remember.
Accolades :
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Bronze - Decanter World Wine Awards 2006
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Revue du Vin de France Selection 2006
