Pic St LoupGrande Cuve

Val de Montferrand IGP

Pic Saint LoupHortus150

70% Chardonnay, 30% Viognier

5,5007,1502535 HL / Ha

Chardonnay228LViognier

ChardonnayViognier8

Wines from the great Terroir of Pic St Loup.
The Grande Cuve wines, red and white, have their roots in the propertys loveliest land, where water supply is the most reliable. The land parcels benefit from the best weather conditions and the soils both drain well and are sufficiently deep to ensure water reserves protect the vines from summer drought. This results in homogenous maturity with the grapes developing an excellent balance between the quality of the tannins, acidity and aromas. These qualities mean more concentrated work with the grapes (long maceration) and the wine (long maturing in casks).

Appellation:
Val de Montferrand IGP, Southern France

Country of Origin:
France

Type:
White/Blanc (Still)

Terroir:
Land parcels in the valley in the foothills of the Pic Saint Loup and Hortus plateau. Brown soil formed by alluvial, limestone deposits, at altitudes around 150 metres.

Grape Varieties:
70% Chardonnay, 30% Viognier

Yields:
25 to 35 hl/ha for land parcels with a density of between 4000 to 7150 plants per hectare.

Vinification:
Direct pressure. Cold settleing. Fermentation in 228 litre oak casks and age for 8 months for Chardonnay. Viognier grapes vinified in vats.

Maturing:
Takes 8 months. Chardonnay grapes in oak casks on their lees. Insteelvats for the Viognier.

Tasting Notes:
Nice pale colour with golden tints.Powerful and complex aromas of dried apricots, acacia, honeysuckle and vanilla notes. On the palate, full bodied and round, and long finish with notes of fruit and white flowers.