Cave de Florensac “L’Arete” de Thau Piquepoul & Terret

WHY WE LOVE IT

• Sustainable agricultural and winemaking are at the heart of everything Florensac does. This wine is vegan friendly. They have been certified as an HVE sustainable producer since 2021.
• The Côtes de Thau area is a remarkable place as it offers a variety of landscape with beaches, the garrigue, the sea and, of course, the lagoon.
• The average age of the vines is 15-20 years. The elevation is close to sea level and the soils are made up of clay and limestone.
• Crafted in this Mediterranean environment, this Cuvée is the perfect representation of the terroir, a blend of local grapes (Piquepoul and Terret), an aromatic profile and a crisp style.

Varietal Composition: 55% Piquepoul, 45% Terret

Elaboration: Farming practices include mechanical weeding (no chemicals), low chemical inputs, sexual confusion, prophylactic cultural methods, and high trellises (1,8m-2m) and more photosynthesis.

The grapes are mechanically harvested by night, 100% destemmed, placed in a pneumatic press, cold settled at 41°F, fermented in a temperature controlled stainless steel tank for 10-15 days at 64,4°F. The wine is aged 3 months in stainless steel tank on fine lees with stirring, bentonite fined and tangential filtration.

Tasting Notes: A delicate nose revealing aromas of citrus and white flesh fruits, typical of the grape variety. This white wine opens with a lively and fresh entry, then balanced and fruity. Persistent finish with a note of grapefruit and lemon.

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