Domaine de la Nouvelle Donne - New White Wave 2021
La Nouvelle Don(n)e is located at the Col de la Done on the land of Calce , in Roussillon . It was created by Wilfried Valat in 2007. The vineyard, saved from the uprooting for which it was intended, is divided into four islands: Clot de l'Olby, Clot du Mas, Clot de la Berne and Clot de the greenhouse. The cultivation method implemented throughout the estate aims to respect the environment and promote the proper functioning of the wine-growing ecosystems. It follows the specifications of organic farming for which the farm has been certified since 2011 on the historical part and since 2014 on the Bern and Greenhouse part. Ten years after the creation of the estate, Wilfried lives and vinifies his wines in Maury.
Nouvelle Vague Blanc is made from Macabeu (50%), Carignan Noir and Mourvèdre (50%) , harvested manually at Clot de la Serre. The harvest is refrigerated overnight, then put into direct pressing. After a selection of juices and settling, vinification begins spontaneously with indigenous yeasts. Vinification takes place in barrels and concrete vats . The aging lasts 6 months on total lees , without stirring or racking. To preserve its freshness and give it a sparkling sensation , this wine contains a high level of natural CO2 from the initial fermentation (> 1g/L). In no case is it a refermentation in the bottle. To reduce this CO2 concentration after opening, invert the bottle several times and let the gas escape.
Grapes: 50% Macabeu, 50% Carignan Noir and Mourvèdre