Domaine de Montcalmes - White 2022
Domaine de Montcalmès is located in the Languedoc region , in the Terrasses du Larzac appellation for its red wines and Coteaux du Languedoc for its whites. The estate covers 22 hectares, in the communes of Puéchabon, Aniane, Saint-Jean-de-Fos and Saint-Saturnin-de-Lucian. Domaine de Montcalmès has been run by Frédéric Pourtalié and his sister, Muriel, since 1998. They cultivate Syrah and Grenache vines with an average age of thirty years, as well as Mourvèdre. The estate has been organically farmed since 2012, and certified since 2015.
Domaine de Montcalmès Blanc is a blend of Roussanne (50%) and Marsanne (50%) from vines around 20 years old. The harvest is destemmed and crushed, then pressed directly. After cold settling for 24 to 48 hours, vinification begins spontaneously with indigenous yeasts. Fermentation is carried out in barrels and demi-muids. The wine is aged for 24 months in oak barrels and demi-muids of 1 or 2 wines. The blending of the batches is carried out 4 to 6 months before bottling, which takes place in Lune Vieille.
Grape varieties: 50% Roussanne, 50% Marsanne
"This 2022 white from Montcalmès combines finesse and character: a nose of stone fruits, dried flowers, and a light toasted touch. On the palate, a beautiful roundness is balanced by a taut mineral structure. A perfect wine for an aperitif or with food!"