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Varieties

Grenache Gris

Grenache Blanc

Vintage

2013

Country

France

Region

Roussillon

Alcohol

13%

Bottle size

750 mL

Drinking Window

2014 - 2016

Description

A lovely, fresh and zingy white with notes of citrus fruit, hawthorn blossom, almond and yellow plum.
This is our first white wine and only 600 bottles were made.

Eyes

A limpid greenish gold

Nose

Very enticing, with hints of hawthorn and peach blossom, and notes of mirabelle plum

Mouth

Bone dry, but also very soft and approachable, this rich, flavourful white has some of the zing of Sauvignon, but with a much smoother, softer palate, and layers of flavour that keep the interest to the last glass.

Body

medium

Winemaking Notes

The grapes that go into this wine come from vineyards belonging to Jean-Marc Lafage (hence it is bottled under the 'Field of the Bee' label, rather than as 'Domaine of the Bee' (which would need to come 100% from our own vineyards)
Some of Jean-Marc's vines are over 100 years old, and produce fabulously intense grapes which need careful vinification in cool temperatures, and just a small amount of the wine was aged in barrel. Jean-Marc allowed us to work with a blend of 500 Litres from his Grenache Gris and Grenache Blanc

Growing Conditions

There was such a late spring this year that everyone wondered if it would ever arrive, and the vines flowered 3-4 weeks later than usual. The summer was not without its problems, but warmer weather in late July and August accelerated the ripening, and the late flowering ensured that the wines retained acidity and freshness., resulting in one of the best years for white wines in the Roussillon for many years.

Food Pairing

Lovely with chicken, grilled pork, or rich seafood dishes.