Vieilles Vignes Blanc 2014 - Domaine du Clos des Fées

The Vieilles Vignes Blanc is made of grapes coming from a parcel of 100 years old Grenache vines, which is quite unusual for a white! It shows a pale golden robe and a delicate nose of white peach, flowers and almonds. The palate is round, fruity with a very long, slightly sweet finish. It is very rare to see a white of such a quality in Languedoc-Roussillon!

 

Drink from now to 2019

Open and Drink

Serve at 10-12°C

 

Fantastic paired with Thai food or sushi.

Soil: Clay, limestone and stones

Age of vines: 100 years old

Parcel size: 3.5 hectares

Harvest: Manual

Maturing: 8 months on lees

Alcohol: 13.5%

On 2012 vintage: 16 "Grenache Blanc. Sweet apricot fruit and creamy texture. Lovely medium body and soft acidity. Rounded, herbal finish."

On 2013 vintage: 90 "The 2013 Grenache Blanc Villages Vieilles is an old-vine blend of 90% Grenache Blanc and 10% Grenache Gris that was brought up all in stainless steel. It has classic Grenache Blanc green citrus, crisp apple, honeysuckle and crushed-rock nuances to go with a pure, clean, crisp style on the palate. It’s beautifully put together and while I’d drink bottles over the coming couple of years, I suspect this will age gracefully."

On 2012 vintage: 16 "An explosion of aromas and flavours. It is delicious, full of vine peaches, violet and pear. The palate is round and structured. A hugely seducing wine."