Vincent Paris "Granit Blanc" Ardeche, 2022

Wine

 The Granit Blanc vines were planted in 2004 on a north-facing hill in the AOC Cornas area . This exposure is not qualitative for a red , but it is an advantage for the white : This allows optimal maturity without excess alcohol .

The soil is typical of the Cornas appellation, with very decomposed granite , almost sand . Production is limited to 4,000 bottles per year .

C stages

 2/3 Viognier and 1/3 Roussanne.

Winemaking

 Start with slow pressing. Fermentation and aging take place in vats.

The wine is bottled after 6 months without having undergone malolactic fermentation.

Tasting

 The aromas of Roussanne and Viognier give a nose of great complexity . On the palate, we find apricot and peach , typical of Viognier .

Roussanne brings minerality for a good balance .

The wine is structured , with a lot of depth.

Aging

I recommend drinking this wine within 5 years, but although it was not developed for this purpose , this wine can be kept for ten years.

Accompaniement

An aperitif wine, it can also be drunk with chicken, other creamed white meats and fish.