Les SigillÉes WHITE 2021
AOP Languedoc

This Cuvée Languedoc benefits from the same climate, terroir and know-how as our Clairette du Languedoc to produce a voluptuous cuvée both fresh and elegant.

Soil: rounded stones and gravel with some red clay.

Grapes:50% Roussanne, 50% Clairette Blanche & Clairette Rose

Harvest: hand picking and mechanical.

Production: 40 to 45 hl/ha

Vinification: destemming, crushing, short skin-contact maceration, pressing once, settling of the juice under cold temperature, thermoregulation then traditional vinification. Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation thanks to native yeasts.

Maturation: a one-year ageing on lees. Natural decanting thanks to cold winter temperatures.

Bottling: at the wine estate, with no fining & no filtration in order to keep the structure of the wine unspoiled.

Eye: a limpid colour with pale gold yellow hints.

Nose: subtle, fresh and lively with aromas of white flowers and white-flesh fruits.

Palate: a fine balance between the roundness and the freshness of the fruit. Aromas of white flowers, apricot, white-flesh fruits and grapefruit.

Ageing Capacity: to be drunk young.  Ageing potential of 3 to 5 years

Serving Temperature: 8 to 12°C

Food & Wine Suggestions: this fine cuvée Languedoc will be appreciated along with fish, seafood and shellfish, vegeterian & exotic dishes, sushis and vegetable pies. 

Very pleasant and refreshing for aperitif !