2022 Field of the Bee
- Retail
- £17.50
- Member
- £14.00
- Case
- £105.00
- Case (Member)
- £84.00
- Varieties
- Grenache Gris
- Grenache Blanc
- Roussanne
- Vintage
- 2022
- Country
- France
- Region
- Roussillon
- Alcohol
- 13%
- Bottle size
- 750 mL
- Drinking Window
- 2023 - 2027
- Description
Our delicious white is made from several parcels of ancient vines belonging to Jean-Marc, some of them over 100 years old.
These grapes – local heroes Grenache Gris and Grenache Blanc (with a little bit of Roussanne) produce a wonderfully soft, likeable white.
- Eyes
A refreshing greenish gold.
- Nose
A delicious nostril-filling nose with bright mouthwatering fruit - pears and even a hint of fresh pineapple - and a very subtle note of creamy oak.
- Mouth
Our white is dry, and full of richness and flavour, but with enough bright citric acidity to make sure it stays refreshing all the way to a saline and mineral finish.
- 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 at cool temperatures, with 20% of the wine aged in barrel for 4 months.
- Growing Conditions
A very wet winter was extremely welcome, as it topped up the ground water, and meant that there were plenty of reserves to draw on later in the year when the drought started to bite. The flowering period was very calm, warm and dry, and as a result, our Grenache cropped well. The summer was both hot and dry, but the dry period was more extended, with very little rain in between the end of April and the middle of August. We were worried for our vines, but their deep roots found sufficient water, and enough light rain in late August and September allowed the final ripening to happen perfectly for the reds
- Food Pairing
Lovely with summer salads, chicken, grilled pork and rich seafood dishes or just some salted almonds and charcuterie.
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