Domaine de Montcalmes, Terrasses du Larzac, Blanc, 2023

A great classic of the Larzac always at the highest level!

Terroir and Vineyard
Clay-limestone soils on hillsides in Puéchabon (~20-year-old vines)

Vinification
Hand-harvested, destemmed, direct press with cold settling (24–48 hours); fermented with indigenous yeasts in oak barrels and demi-muids

Aging
Aged 24 months in 1- and 2-year-old French oak barrels and demi-muids; bottled according to the lunar calendar (old moon)

Eye
Pale golden yellow with vibrant green highlights.
Nose
Aromatic and layered with white flowers, honeysuckle, ripe yellow peach, cooked lemon, and honeyed notes, grounded by hints of ginger and wild herbs.
Palate
Rich, unctuous, and full-textured yet backed by vertical, chalky acidity. Flavors of orchard fruit, citrus peel, and warm spice coat the mid-palate. Long, persistent, and stony with a subtle mineral salinity and delicate ginger spice.

Food pairing and Ageing
Pair this unctuous, mineral-driven white with seared scallops, roasted poultry in cream sauce, or wild mushroom risotto. Its rich texture, honeyed citrus notes, and bright acidity also complement aged sheep's milk cheeses like Ossau-Iraty.
To drink now or within the next 10 years.