Marsanne. Selection of our oldest Marsanne vines.

Situated at the top of the hermitage hill, around the chapel, in a place named the Ermite very poor granitic soils (gore).

Hand harvesting.

After a light cold racking, fermentation in casks at temperature between 20 and 22 °C.

After a long period of fermentation the wine is matured on lees (100 % new oak)at least for 10 months on.

Colour : Brilliant, yellow, straw. Limpid.
Nose : Complex aromas of vanilla, dried fruits, bitter almond with a hint of lime blossom. Very mineral (typical of Marsanne).
Mouth : Very round and rich wine. An elegant balance, with a touch of bitterness at the end (bitter almond). Very ripe white fruit aromas (peach and apricot). Beautiful long lasting in mouth and a huge complexity.