la vigne de ma mère
This exceptional cuvée comes from a small schist soil vine enclosed by dry stone walls, nestled in a valley at 300 m of altitude. It overlooks the pine forests and dominates the Minervois.
Food matches
Aperitif wine, served with foie gras, asparagus or spicy cheeses such as roquefort. Serve at 6 – 8°C.
Appellation
IGP Oc.
Grape variety
Viognier 100%.
Age of the vines
25 years.
Terroirs
Schistes.
Mode of driving the vines
Cordon de Royat.
Yield
15 hl/ha.
Vinification
Whole grapes harvested by hand in boxes of 10 kgs. Fermentation in old barrels.
Aging
In oak barrels for a year.
Tasting notes
Beautiful golden bud, complex nose with notes of honey and slivered almonds, dense mouth with remarkable length and minerality that reflects its terroir.