Marsanne is the dominant grape variety (50%) complemented by Clairette Blanc (35%) and some Ugni Blanc (15%). The vineyards to produce the white wine at Bagnol cover a bit less than six hectares and are planted on a gentle slope of clay and limestone soil with a north–northwest exposure. After a manual harvest, the grapes are destemmed and pressed; the fermentation continues for three weeks in cement cuves at a temperature controlled 18 degrees Celsius; the wine is vinified completely dry. The malolactic fermentation is blocked to preserve the freshness of the wine and the wine is bottled between May and July of the following year.
-Importer Notes (Rosenthal)
Appellation Côtes du Rhône Villages Contrôlée
A deep garnet red colour with well-blended fruit aromas of raspberry and blackberry and a hint of liquorice on a spicy background. The palate is both velvety and generous with supple fruit.
Enjoy with roasted vegetables, slow-cooked meat dishes or fresh goat’s cheeses.
GRAPE VARIETIES: 65 % Grenache, 25 % Syrah, 10% Carignan
AGE OF VINES: 40 years
TERROIRS: A mixture of clay, limestone and grey sandstone on steep slopes
YIELD: 35 hl/ha
AGEING: 100% concrete vats
-Importer notes
Sleek and racy, with lime zest, elderflower and fresh tarragon accents to the flavors of tangerine and melon fruit, offering minerally stone and brine notes. Drink now. 20,800 cases made, 1,900 cases imported.