White Domaine d’Estoublon • 2020

On the nose, this wine offers remarkable aromatic intensity freshness, with aromas of yellow fruit aromas and white flowers, underlined with a hint of aniseed. On the palate, the attack is clean and mineral. Notes of yellow peach and vanilla blend harmoniously. The finish subtly spicy (cinnamon) with delicate nuances.

Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussane.

Deep soils, clay-limestone.

Vinification in stainless steel and concrete vats, 100% de-stemming. Ageing 7 months in barrels (400l), ovoid vats and concrete tanks.

13.5% Vol.

A mild, dry winter followed the rainy autumn and led into a spring which brought some unpredictable frosts that inflicted some damage in most of the French wine regions. Fortunately, the Estoublon vineyards were largely unaffected. May brought a thaw and frequent rainfall making the vines very vulnerable to disease. However, the fine weather over the following weeks led to a successful flowering without coulure (failure of the fruit to set) or millerandage (shot berries). Summer 2020 was hot, dry and sunny, which was good news for the grapes and allowed them to ripen perfectly. Due to this dry period, the yield was lower than in previous years, but the quality of the grapes was nonetheless outstanding. We will remember this year for its aromatic white wines, a beautiful freshness in the rosés and a fruity and elegant character in the reds.

Drink now or lay down for 7 to 8 years.