The Pays d’Oc is an immense viticultural region encompassing 741,300 acres of vines spread out across four departments in Southern France that border on the Gulf of Lion: the Aude, the Gard, the Hérault and the Pyrénées-Orientales. The vast surface area of the vineyards accounts for the extraordinary diversity of their soils: sandy near the sea, limestone, schist, clay, and gravel which are all ideal for growing a wide variety of grapes destined for the making of great wines. The appellation, with its Mediterranean climate, benefits from an exceptional amount of sunshine.
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Winemaking
The grapes are harvested mechanically before they are destemmed and left to macerate on the skins for approximately 6 hours to release a maximum of flavor. Particular care is taken with pressing and racking in order to obtain high quality must. Alcoholic fermentation takes place at between 64 and 68°F and is followed by gentle racking and ageing on the lees.
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Nose
Scents of white blossoms, exotic fruit, and peach with a hint of oak.
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Palate
Delectable and well-balanced with unctuous, buttery structure and golden hints of honey and toast.
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