Terre d'Argence Blanc
Silky depth and minerality
The vineyard is situated on the terroir of La Terre d’Argence that lies between the Rhône and Camargue. For one thousand years it was linked to Provence: it was a part of the diocese of Arles from the 11 th to the 19 th century. It is the silvery flashes of the leaves of the alder and olive trees, fluttering in the Mistral wind, as well as the richness of the wine that lends its name to it.
The IGP* Pont du Gard offers a lot of creativity with an original blend: the union of Rhône varieties (Viognier et Roussanne) with a variety of the South-West (Petit Manseng, therefore certified IGP “Pont du Gard”). This famous Roman aqueduct, situated close to the estate, evokes the richness of our location as the crossroads and the link between two regions.
The Mediterranean, furthermore, with its summer breeze, balances the wine and allows it to develop a rich, aromatic palate.
The IGP* Pont du Gard offers a lot of creativity with an original blend: the union of Rhône varieties (Viognier et Roussanne) with a variety of the South-West (Petit Manseng, therefore certified IGP “Pont du Gard”). This famous Roman aqueduct, situated close to the estate, evokes the richness of our location as the crossroads and the link between two regions.
The Mediterranean, furthermore, with its summer breeze, balances the wine and allows it to develop a rich, aromatic palate.
Appearance
Bright yellow-gold.
Bouquet
Intense yellow-fleshed fruit aromas (apricot, peach), with grilled and floral notes (hawthorn, vervain).
Palate
Strong, fruity, (peach, apricot) and floral (vervain et acacia). The finish is long and mineral with a hint of salt from the sea breeze.
Food Pairing
White meat (veal with girolle mushrooms), scallops, Indian cuisine and cheese (Cantal or Pélardon des Cévennes).
Ageing
To be decanted, preferably.
Enjoy now or over 5 years.
IGP Pont du Gard Blanc
Old vines of Viognier and Petit Manseg with a touch of Roussanne
Selon le millésime, du Grenache Blanc complète cet assemblage. (cf fiche technique).
Vieilles vignes à petits rendements (35 hl/ha).
Travail du vin avec des faibles teneurs en sulfites pour davantage de pureté et d’éclat du fruit.
Elevage pendant un an pour 2/3 en cuve et 1/3 en demi-muids.
Idées de recettes :
Wok d’asperges vertes
Saint jacques à l’orange
Cuisine thaï
Gilbert & Gaillard 2021
« Robe jaune d’or éclatant. Nez généreux combinant prune jaune,
végétaux
secs, touche fumée. Bouche bien dessinée, riche et corpulente, vivifiée
par
une solide fraîcheur. Des notes d’agrumes et de pêche se succèdent,
accompagnées d’une dimension saline.»
Note : 89/100
Médaille d'Or Concours National des IGP
Note : Med Or
