Les Gressannes
VENTOUX
Grape Varieties: White Grenache 50%, Roussanne 50%
Soils: Sandy slopes at the foot of sandstone outcrops, facing south-east.
Vine Age: 15 to 40 years
Yield: 35 hectolitres/hectare
Vinification: Manual harvesting, selection of the best grapes, de-stemming, crushing, maceration, pneumatic pressing, cold static settling (10-12°) for 24 to 36 hours, fermentation in new oak 500 litre barrels with stirring of the lees.
Aging: 1 year in new oak 500 litre barrels.
Tasting Notes: Golden yellow colour, complex aromas of stone fruit, gingerbread, buttered and toasted notes. Rich palate, mouth-filling and rich, with lovely freshness at the end.
Food and Wine Pairing: Appetizers, with saucy fish dishes, poultry in creamy sauce, blue cheeses and goat milk cheeses.
Serving Temperature: 12°C
Cellaring Potential: 4 years
