The years in 9 regularly mark the memory of winegrowers and this vintage was no exception. After an early bud burst in early April, flowering was gradual and took place in good conditions in all the vineyards. Then a hot summer began in late June, which the vines bravely resisted: they suffered little from water stress, thanks to the chamomile herbal infusions we sprayed on the vegetation to cope with the heat. Finally, the harvest went as usual, without any particular precocity. The wines are promising; a
Presentation
Presentation
If you enjoy quaffable wines, this one is ideal for an aperitif or paired with simple cuisine.
The vintage
The 2022 vintage experienced contrasting climatic hazards which allowed to offer good quality grapes and a very promising aromatic complexity, with however a heterogeneous volume depending on the plots. Winter and spring were particularly mild and very dry, with the months of January and May proving to be the driest since the start of the 20th century, with record temperatures in May and June. These conditions allowed to maintain an excellent sanitary state of the vines, thanks to a total absence of disease. The summer was then very sunny with high temperatures that presaged high potential in terms of alcohol, but saving rains in mid-August allowed the grapes to slowly continue to mature. The harvest thus began on August 19th in very good conditions and 11 days ahead of 2021. It was punctuated by a few rainfalls in September which did not alter the superb quality of the grapes but made it necessary to carry out a light sorting in the vineyard. We have worked our rosés with finesse, for elegant, fruity and low-alcohol wines. The reds were gently vinified with delicate extractions which reveal particularly balanced wines. The first tastings suggest a 2022 vintage full of promise, with complex and aromatic palates and great balance.
Ageing
The grapes are lightly crushed, then pressed in a pneumatic press, prior to clarification of the must and cool fermentation. This takes place in vats for 90% of the blend, with 10% fermented in new oak barrels with lees-stirring. In stainless steel tanks until the month of January, when the wine is bottled after fining.
Varietals
Bourboulenc
Grenache blanc
Roussanne
Ugni blanc
Vermentino
Grenache blanc
Roussanne
Ugni blanc
Vermentino
Advice
Serving
8°C with a starter or a cold buffet.
Tasting
Beautiful pale yellow colour with green and silver reflections. The very fresh nose reveals a pleasant aromatic bouquet with notes of green apples, pear sand mountain flowers such as white thorns and wild verbena. On the palate, this wine offers a perfect balance between the attractiveness of juicy fruit and a very nice freshness, before a long finish with saline notes highlighted by a very fine hint of bitterness. A flavourful wine, with good drinkability.
