Provence , Château La Sable, Aoc Luberon, Blanc
Provence , Château La Sable, Aoc Luberon, Blanc
The estate's been a hot potato, passing through generations like a family heirloom. Back in the 19th century, Victor-Étienne Pascal decided it needed a little flair, so he popped a couple of towers on it, turning it into a Château lookalike. Fast forward to 2017 when Jean-Marc and Virginie Mercier took the wheel. They've been sprucing it up ever since, and voilà – they've even bagged themselves an organic certificate, making it official that they're as green as they are keen!
Presentation
The 'M' shape of the château on this cuvée's label isn't just for show – it's a shoutout to its vineyard home, Mauconseil, which just so happens to be the neighbor of Château La Sable. These vines are living it up in the Luberon appellation, and boy, do they know how to represent La Sable's lineup. The white version? It's practically an ode to those never-ending Provencal evenings, where the sun takes its sweet time setting, and the beauty of the wild, inner Provence just won't quit.
Vinification
Harvested by hand and placed in small crates, the grapes undergo meticulous selection. They are softly pressed as whole clusters with a pneumatic press, ensuring only the finest juices are chosen. The grapes then settle statically in the cold for at least 48 hours. This is followed by a fifteen-day fermentation at low temperatures to retain the aromatic profile. The wine is then matured on fine lees in stainless steel vats.
Varietals
Marsanne: 40
Rolle: 27
Viognier: 17
Roussanne: 16
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