château la croix des pins Les Trois Village Ventoux Blanc 2018

Winemaker Jean-Pierre Valade Other Ecocert Certified Organic Varietal Blend 25% Marsanne, 25% , 25% Vermentino, 25% Blanc

Location Southern Rhône,

Commune

Appellation Ventoux AOC

Alcohol Content 13%

TA 2.98 g/l

pH 3.40

RS <1.5 g/l

VINEYARDS: TASTING NOTES: Strategically sheltered from the Mistral winds between two mountain ranges, Mont Each varietal contributes a unique profile Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail, the vines are situated in a natural reserve to the Les Trois Village Ventoux Blanc. under the UNESCO classification: a Biosphere Reserve. Here the 15-year-old vines, brings sweet, aromatic which rest 492 feet above sea level, can softly blossom and grow in the clay-silica soils which are perfectly suited to produce both white and rosé . Organic and white peach notes while the Roussanne natural treatments are utilized on the manually worked vineyards to avoid diseases. provides the final product with a finesse Very few sulfites are used. and aromatic diversity abundant in VINTAGE: pear and mango. The Vermentino and 2018 was the fourth in a series of outstanding vintages. It took time for the grapes Marsanne conjure visions of summer, to mature, but September brought excellent weather. The cool and sunny conditions imparting a light freshness with green helped the grapes to fully ripen while remaining healthy. The resulting wines have lemon, white mint, kumquat and lychee beautiful color and aromatics with plenty of fruit, capturing their traditional finesse. notes. This blanc is drinking beautifully VINIFICATION AND MATURATION: now but can also be cellared for an The grapes were handpicked in the fresh, early morning hours and whole bunch pressed. additional five years if desired. Fermentation took place at low temperatures (57°F) to preserve the aromas and flavors of the grapes and the terroir. The was aged for four months in stainless steel tanks.

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