Dom. Rouge-Bleu 2024 Dentelle Blanc
This enchanting wine is made from a kitchen-sink of promiscuously planted white varieties both native and foreign. It used to be just a play-project, but Thomas and Caroline were so happy with the results that they decided to plant more and bring it up to commercial scale. Uncommonly fragrant and lively for southern white. It tastes even better on the third day than the first, as is so often the case with early bottlings.
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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | FRB-DEB24 |
Country | France |
Region | Rhone |
Color/Style | White |
Destemming | Whole Cluster |
Fermentation Vessel | Concrete |
Additional Fermentation Notes | Direct pressing of the 13 varietals at the same time.
70% fermentation in uncoated concrete tank, 30% in neutral oak for further lees stirring.
Fermentation duration: 10 days |
Aging Vessel | 100% Concrete |
Aging Duration (months) | 6 months |
Filtered? | Yes |
Fining Agents | Bentonite |
Yeast Protocol | Native |
Malolactic Conversion | No |
Additonal Maturation Details: | Lees contact/stirring: Yes, Barrel only |
Added Sulfur | Yes, 58 mg/L |
Varieties | vermentino 17%, clairette blanc 17%, roussanne 11 %, marsanne 10%, bourboulenc 10%, viognier 9%, grenache blanc 9%, chenin blanc 6%, grenache gris 3%, muscat PG 3%, gros manseng 2%, carignan blanc 2%, picpoul 2% |
ABV | 12.3 |
Acidity | 69.1 |
pH | 3.39 |
Closure | Screw-top |
Annual Production | 600 cases |
Certified Vegan | No |
Primary Vineyard Name | Ancient river bed to the Aygues river. |
Soil Types | Alluvial, Calcareous |
Elevation (meters) | 10 |
Vine Age | 15 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 55 |
Farming Practices | Certified Organic, Practicing Biodynamic |
Harvest Method | Hand-harvested |
Additional Harvest Notes | Trellis, double guyot |
Notes from the Producer: VINEYARD: Situated in Sainte-Cecile-Les-Vignes, Demaine Rouge-Bleu finds inspiration in biodynamic principles on all of its 8,5ha, of which half rest in the Cotes du RhOne Villages Sainte Cecile appellation.
Our low yields are the natural outcome of old, deep-rooted vines that sit on a stony soil of ancient riverbed and garrigue. Coupled with the Mediterranean climate of long, hot, dry summers and the rot-inhibiting Mistral wind, our vineyard is the perfect environment for beny maturation, giving a pure expression of terroir.
VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested early in the season to retain the natural acidity of the fruit, our 13 grapes varietals are picked at sunrise lo retain freshness and brought to the cellar in small containers for direct pressing. Partly barrel fermented with wild yeasts, maturation takes places in tank and barrel (with lees stirring) followed by light filtration prior to bottling at the Domaine in January following harvest. Minimal sulphite addition. Screwcap has been chosen to retain the freshness and primary aromas of this wine.
TASTING NOTES:
Colour: Straw, clear and bright.
Nose: Citrus, honeysuckle and summer stone fruit.
Palate: Aromatic notes of apricot with tropical hints. Crisp acidity with stone fruit flavours filing the mid palate. A soft, well balanced finish.
WINE AND FOOD MATCHING: Serve chilled.
