Peyrassol

Provence, France

Cuvée des Commandeurs White, AOP Côtes de Provence – 2021

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  • Introduction

    • A wine that is both aromatic and silky, lively and fresh! This very accessible white is an excellent introduction to the Peyrassol style. With its elegant fruitiness, its light style, it is thirst-quenching and accompanies all the good times of summer.

  • Vineyard Profile

    • Soil: Clay and limestone dating from the Triassic period of the Mesozoic era, with a high proportion of gravel.
  • Vintage Report

    • 2021 was a challenge, however, Peyrassol was lucky to escape adversity. At the end of April, a historic frost from the northwest hit the region. The vines, late for the season, had not yet budded so the loss was minimal. In mid-August, a violent fire started in the plains of Le Luc, sowing desolation in its path. The mistral was kind to Peyrassol and repelled the fire in the opposite direction. At the beginning of September, a hail storm destroyed the entire harvest of the village of Pignan, just a few miles from the estate. The hills on the Peyrassol property blocked the clouds. Finally, floods ravaged all the surrounding municipalities … but stopped at the gates of Flassans! In the end, the ultimate reward was an exceptional quality of musts and wines.

  • Vinification

    • After destemming the grapes are pressed as quickly as possible. Fermentation takes place slowly at low temperature in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats, without malolactic fermentation

    • Aging: A few months in stainless steel vats on fine lees allow the aromatic freshness to be respected as much as possible
  • Technical Information

    • Varietal Composition: 85% Rolle, 10% Sémillon, 5% Ugni blanc
    • Alcohol: 13%
  • Tasting Notes

    • A wine with golden straw color and flavors of white fruits such as peach and pear. Delightful with wonderful floral characters, alongside honey and fresh herbaceous notes. Light and silky at the same time, it is digestible and thirst-quenching with a final note of citrus fruit that completes the great complexity of this wine.

    • Serving Suggestions: Ideal as an aperitif or served well with all salads and raw or grilled fish.