“When the sun reaches the zenith and the sea breeze blows gently on the skin, we can hear the sirens singing.
Their crystal-clear voices echo on the cliffs, luring nearby sailors and their boats.
There are wines that attract us with their charming pink co-lour and irresistible fragrance.
Oskar Wilde would tell you: ‘‘The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it”.
Everybody knows about the white or red grape varieties, making the vast majority of wines we drink around the world. But do you know about grey grape varieties?
Their flesh are white but their skin have a distinguished pink color. Thanks to this coloration, the juice from these freshly pressed grapes have a pale salmon hue with silver-toned hints.
The grey grape varieties have an ancient history. For the “sauvignon gris’’ we find records in books from the 17th centuries. This varietal almost disappeared as only 10 hectares still existed in 1958 in France. The “souvignier gris” we selected as well is a younger varietal but even more rare.
The grey wines (Vins Gris) are a unique type of Rosé : they are characterized by a very pale color and a beautiful aromatic finesse.
Annual production : 20 000 bouteilles
Œnologist : Jérémy Ducourt
THE WINE :
The grapes are harvested at perfect maturity during the night to take advantage of the cool temperatures and express the optimal potential of the varieties. A meticulous sorting of the harvest is carried out and then the grapes are pressed directly, under neutral gas in order to preserve their delicate aromas. Particular attention is paid to the pressing process so that only the best quality juice is kept. The fermentation is carried out at low temperature (15 to 18°C). The wine is matured on its fine lees for several weeks before being bottled.
TASTING NOTES :
Dress : Very pale pink, with shades of grey and white
Nose : Notes of red fruits, citrus and spices.
Mouth : Beautiful minerality with a fresh and intense character.
Serve at 10-12 °C
FOOD PAIRING :
Enjoy as an aperitif, with shellfish, Mediterranean salads, Asian dishes, baked fish and spicy and tasty dishes such as Thai curry or tagines.
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Annual production : 20 000 bottles
Oenologist : Jérémy Ducourt
THE WINE :
The different grape varieties are harvested separately at optimum ripeness for each.
Harvested at night to take advantage of freshness, the grapes are sorted on arrival and then pressed directly.
All handling is carried out under inert gas protection to preserve the delicate aromas of these grape varieties.
Particular care is taken during pressing to ensure that only the highest-quality first juices are retained.
Fermentation then takes place at low temperature (15-18°C).
The wine is aged on its fine lees for several weeks before bottling.
TASTING NOTES :
Color : Very pale pink, with shades of grey and white
Nose : Notes of red fruits, citrus and spices.
Mouth : Beautiful minerality with a fresh and intense character.
Serve at 10-12 °C
FOOD PAIRINGS :
Enjoy as an aperitif, with shellfish, Mediterranean salads, Asian dishes, baked fish and spicy and tasty dishes such as Thai curry or tagines.
Photo bouteille Fiche technique Wine Awards
Annual production: 60 000 bottles
Œnologist: Jérémy Ducourt
THE WINE:
The grapes are harvested at perfect maturity during the night to take advantage of the cool temperatures and express the optimal poten-tial of the varieties.
A meticulous sorting of the harvest is carried out and then the grapes are pressed directly, under neutral gas in order to preserve their delicate aromas.
Particular attention is paid to the pressing process so that only the best quality juice is kept.
The fermentation is carried out at low temperature (15 to 18°C).
The wine is matured on its fine lees for several weeks before being bottled.
THE TASTING:
Colour: Pale yellow with green tints
Nose : Complex aromas of white flowers, exotic fruits, citrus and boxwood, with a touch of minerality
Palate: Fresh, fruity with a touch of roundness on the mid-palette bringing balance and elegance
Serve at 10-12 °C
FOOD PAIRINGS:
Enjoy as an aperitif, with shellfish, Mediterranean salads, Asian dishes, baked fish and spicy and tasty dishes such as Thai curry or tagines.
Bottle Technical sheet Wine Awards
Annual production: 30 000 bouteilles
Œnologist: Jérémy Ducourt
THE WINE:
The grapes are harvested at perfect maturity during the night to take advantage of the cool temperatures and express the optimal potential of the varieties.
A meticulous sorting of the harvest is carried out and then the grapes are fermented in stainless vats with delicate extraction to keep the freshness of the fruit.
The wine is matured for several month in tanks before being bottled.
THE TASTING:
Colour: a purplish robe with purple highlights
Nose: an intense blend of spicy flavors, black fruits and blackcurrant.
Palate: a mix of power and softness with a lot of juicy ripe red fruits and silky tannins.
FOOD PAIRINGS:
This wine matches perfectly with the aperitif, deli meat, barbecue, spicy food, cheese and chocolate dessert.
Try it cool, between 12 et 14°C ! To be enjoyed young.
Bottle Technical sheet Wine Awards
