Domaine La Grange des Pères - White 2021
Domaine de la Grange des Pères is located in Aniane , Languedoc . It produces small quantities of two of the region's most sought-after and expensive wines . The estate was established in 1989 when Laurent Vaillé purchased land near Mas de Daumas Gassac. The land was rich in limestone, boulders, and glacial scree and required a lot of blasting and bulldozing to produce an ideal terroir. Laurent Vaillé already had an excellent track record, having worked with Coche-Dury in Meursault, Gérard Chave in Hermitage, and Eloi Durrbach at Domaine Trévallon in Provence. Organic and biodynamic methods are used in the vineyard, but without certification . In May 2021, Laurent Vaillé passed away suddenly, leaving a large void in the wine world. Since then, his brother Bernard Vaillé has continued to vinify the estate's wines.
La Grange des Pères Blanc is a blend of Roussanne (85%) and Marsanne (15%) . Previous vintages had a small proportion of Chardonnay in the blend, but this is no longer the case. The grape varieties are fermented separately , then blended for malolactic fermentation and aging is carried out in 600-liter demi-muids .
Grape varieties: 85% Roussanne, 15% Marsanne