Domaine Richaud

A la Source Blanc 2023

AOP Cairanne

Encépagement

« A la Source Blanc » 2023 is a blend of 30% Vermentino, 25% Clairette, 25% verdejo, 10 % of grenache blanc and 10% Bourboulenc. The grapes used to create this cuvée come from « Les Partides » Terroir near the locality of the « Carré » at Cairanne.

Vignes et rendement

The average age of the vines is 4 to 7 years old with and the yield of 40 hl/ha.

Marcel Richaud coplanted these vines few years ago with the ambition tomake a cultural experience.

Those differents mediteraneans grapes varieties have been choosen fortheir better adaptation to the actual climatic conditions.

Le Vermentino and the Verdejo have been choose for the freshness and low alcool content. The Clairette, the Grenache Blanc and the Bourboulenc have been selected for the typicity and the greed.

Elevage

A la Source Blanc 2023 have been vinificated in cold maceration beforefermentation ( small boxes in cold room during 12 h),Then we made low pressing (5h to 7h) and we seperate the last juice fromthe first one.

This cuvé have been breeding during 7 months in steel tank. Vinification is natural without any imputs or sulfites.

Only 2g of sulfite have been added before bottling.

Storage at stable temperature until his commercialisation.

Dégustation

This wine have a shinny yellow colour with golden tinges.

Nose and palate, are dominated by white fruits, lightly tangy.

Mixed Apple and Pineapple to floral notes.

The wine is fresh and fruity surrounds by nice acidity at the final palate.

Perfect for an aperitif or to match with a fish or sea fruits.

To drink within the year.