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Appellation >
White Côtes-du-Rhône
Location >
Vines located on the Gramenon hillside and plateau at 350 m altitude in the village of MONTBRISON SUR LEZ in south of Rhône Valley in France.
Vineyard >
Vines cultivated using biodynamic methods
Viognier (30%) old vines and Clairette (25%), Bourboulenc (20%) and Grenache Blanc (20%) young vines.
Yield >
35 hl/ha
Geology >
Clay-limestone and sandy.
Gramenon is built on siliceous and shell-bearing sandstone, which stands out in the landscape of sandy safres. This sandstone bank corresponds to a molasse formed in a coastal marine environment under the influence of tidal currents around 12 million years ago.
Natural vinification >
Hand-picked and sorted grapes
Fermentation with natural yeasts in stainless steel tanks
Malolactic fermentation blocked depending on the vintage
Limited doses of Sulfure (max 40mg/L of SO2 total)
Ageing >
6 months in stainless steel tanks
Bottling >
after Easter
Serving suggestions >
Drink within two years.
