L'Atout du Pique, AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages Roaix, 2023
2023, AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages Roaix, Rhône Valley, France
L'Atout du Pique, AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages Roaix, 2023
Grenache Blanc
Domaine Pique-Basse
About the Wine
This cuvée is produced from a single plot of white grenache, which is very rare given the predominance of red wines in the vineyards around Roaix. The vines are 45 years old and yield 35 hectolitres per hectare. The winemaking period is split into two equal parts, one in large barrels and the other in stainless steel tanks. After a long fermentation of 3 months, the wine is matured on the lees without stirring. The winemaking period is split into two equal parts, one in large barrels and the other in stainless steel tanks. After a long fermentation of 3 months, the wine is matured on the lees without stirring. The final blending in the tank is performed one month before bottling, with light filtration.
Tasting Notes
White grenache tends to be blended but here it is given full rein to create a fully-formed and complete wine. The attack is a journey to a land of sunny fruits, lingering into a remarkable balancing act between sweetness and freshness, and finishing on a duo of citrus fruit and fennel. The pH confirms this vivacity.