Alpilles Blanc Les Antiques
Appellation
Alpilles
Farming
Sustainable, Organic, Biodynamic
Varietals
33% Grenache Blanc, 30% Clairette, 26% Marsanne, 11% Chardonnay
Vineyards & Viticulture
Selection massale only for replanting. Biodynamic practices in the vineyard, with emphasis on biodynamic preparations 500 and 501. Stopped cutting the apex growth in 2018.
Soils
Clay-loam with galets roulés
Harvest & Vinification
Manual harvest in 15 kg boxes. Whole bunch pressed. Natural settling at approximately 10°C. Alcoholic fermentation in tank and amphora, with each variety separate, at a temperature between 18°C and 20°C. Aging in tank and amphora on the fine lees for 6-7 months. Assemblage at bottling.
