La Ciboise Luberon 2023
Rhône Valley - Luberon
Tasting notes
Appearance:
pale, with green and yellow tints.
Nose:
expressive aromas of white flowers (jasmine), peach and exotic fruit.
Palate:
rich and balanced with plenty volume and a zingy, saline finish
Sommelier's advice: Recommended food pairing: paired with shrimps or a fresh goat’s cheese salad.
Serving temperature: 10-12°C.
Ageing potential: 2-3 years.
Serving temperature: 10-12°C.
Ageing potential: 2-3 years.
Grape variety/varieties:
A blend of Grenache blanc, Vermentino, Viognier and Roussanne.
Harvest:
Harvesting is carried out at night, by machine, to limit oxidation and preserve the aromatic qualities.
Soil:
As the selected vines are planted in Miocene sands and limestone scree of altitude 200 for 450 metres, they are subject to a wide range of temperatures over the day which gives the wine its freshness.
Vinification:
Total destemming followed by a gentle pressing. Cold static settling. Low temperature alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats. The wine is protected from oxygen to preserve its aromatic potential.
Ageing:
5 months ageing on the fine lees in stainless steel vats
Alcohol content:
13.5