Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc
Appellation
                                                                Châteauneuf-du-Pape                                                            
Farming
                                                                Sustainable, Organic, Vegan                                                            
Varieties
                                                                100% Clairette Rose                                                            
Vineyards & Viticulture
                                                                Founded in 1930, this is a small estate of five hectares that is divided into six parcels located in the lieux-dits of Palastor, Bois Dauphin, and Cabriere, in Orange. The northerly situation and cooler climate allows for more elegant and aromatic wines, and is less prone to drought. Farmed organically with no fertilizers, pesticides, or weed killers used. 400 feet elevation. The Clairette is coplanted with the Grenache Blanc and Jérôme sorts it out.                                                            
Soils
                                                                Sand and clay, with some galets roules                                                            
Harvest & Vinification
                                                                Hand harvested. Native yeast fermentation in barriques. No malolactic fermentation. Ten months aging in stainless steel tank.