Mas de Libian, Cave Vinum, Vin de France, White
Mas de Libian, Cave Vinum, Vin de France, White
The Thibon family bought Libian in 1670. A third-generation of the current owners Jean-Pierre Thibon and his wife Jacqueline have 3 daughters Hélène, Catherine, and Cécile. Jean-Pierre decided that the main activity at Libian would be wine: he built a cellar in 1970. The vines were, from the beginning, under organic agriculture: they plowed the soils, hoed by hand in the spring. A continuation of this philosophy and an important milestone for the domaine was being certified biodynamic in 2005.
Presentation
Hélène takes little credit for her farms’ organic management, which she says has been practiced here for generations. No chemicals are used and even in generous vintages very low yields are the norm. As the Mas de Libian biotope has come to offer an incredibly healthy environment for grape growing, Hélène has little recourse for sulphur, which is often not used at all during the winemaking process.
Winemaking
Pneumatic pressing. Cold settling at 12-14°C for 12 hours. Racking with reincorporation of fine lees. Fermentation at 18-20°C. for Roussanne.
Varietals
Roussanne: 40
Viognier: 40
Clairette: 20
Specifications
Alcohol content: 13,5% vol.
GM: No.
Allergenes: Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
