Domaine la Voute du Verdus Cuvée La Source de l`Amour sans sulfites ajoutés 2021
Country
France
Region
Languedoc
Producer
Domaine la Voute du Verdus
Grape(s)
Roussanne (35%)
Vermentino (35%)
Grenache Blanc (30%)
Type
White
Style
Mineral
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
13.5%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
No
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
The Languedoc is a vast region stretching across much of the south and Mediterranean with large volume of IGP wine within the distinct areas of l`Aude, Gard and Hérault and also well known appellations such as Minervois, Corbières, Pic Saint Loup and Fitou. It’s history dates back to the Greeks and Romans as well as monastaries in the Middle Ages. The Languedoc experiences Mediterranean climate with high levels of sunshine and warmth with low rainfall which are all favourable for grape growing. A wide range of grape varieties are grown including Syrah, Grenache and Carignan and the local variety piquepoul making a range of styles of red, white and rosé wines.
Producer
A family run estate located in the village of Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, classified among the most beautiful villages in France, renowned for its imposing Cistercian abbey (Abbaye de Gellone). The building where the cellar is housed was built by the family in 1800 which the Verdus (founding river of the village) runs underneath.
This stream has its source in the Cirque de l`Infernet, foothills of the Larzac and its constant freshness brings a natural humidity essential to the good ageing of the wine.
Winemaker Melanie followed in her parents Guilhem and Sylvie`s footsteps by becoming an oenologist and creates high quality wines reflective of the terroir.
The estate has been certified sustainable with Terra Vitis since 2013.
Tasting Notes
An outstanding orange wine made from a blend of aromatic grape varieties. The wine is aged on the skins of the grapes for 21 days, the Rousanne is fermented with the stems for complexity, the Vermentino is destemmed before fermentation for freshness and the Grenache Blanc is partially destemmed for balance. The wine is made naturally without the addition of SO2. The result is a complex, dry wine with delicious notes of clementine, jasmine, marmalade, dried mango and pineapple. The richness of the ripe tropical notes is balanced by a refreshing acidity with a very long finish.
Food
Perfect with lamb tagine or grilled octopus.
