Domaine de Montvac, Vacqueyras White Melodine 2018 France red

Domaine de Montvac, Vacqueyras White Melodine 2018 France redThe wine originates in a single plot planted in 1994, certified organic since 2014, with a mix of varieties to foster the perfect synergy: Clairette 50% Roussanne 30% Bourboulenc 15% Viognier 5% This delightfully juicy and fragrant white Vacqueyras has aged for 12 months in concrete and so is free of oak influence. Perfect balance between ripe fruits and good freshness, it's light on its feet, as the name suggests. Mlodine is a fine companion for

made from open-grain oak (from the estate and the Limousin region)

various plants or spices from elsewhere which bring character and complexity

showing the salinity of the Cantabrian Sea

Intense and brilliant red-purple cherry color

Its eaux-de-vie also bear a specific imprint and are reputed to be “powerful and full-bodied”

producing subtle

Unlike the 1855 classification

have meant that the vineyard is in good balance

featuring bright apple and citrus flavors with soft acidity and a chalky finish

the dramatic struggle for survival of the vines amongst the burning slate soils

due to the mixture between the grapes verdejo and Muscatel

and even caramel noticeable in the background