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Domaine les Aurelles - Aurel / 2005 / White

Domaine les Aurelles - Aurel / 2005 / White

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The malo-lactic fermentation was blocked for this wine, to keep the grape acidity, and the wine is vinified in barrique, with bâtonnage. Honeyed, buttery, and very scented and floral with good minerality and citrus notes.

Domaine Description

This is a class act headed by Basile St Germain who was a mid life convert to wine production and started his vinous life working in Bordeaux and Château Latour. He decided to come to the Languedoc and produce a fine wine of his own, wines of finesse. He carefully selected his 12.5 hectares on terroir similar to that of the graves in Bordeaux. It is a refreshing change to see a top quality producer refraining from using wood with the vinification of reds and indeed it is only Basile’s white which is vinified in barriques. Very much a rising star, Basile’s philosophy is to strive for perfection working closely with nature using organic methods. His wines are the epitome of elegance and purity.

Additional Information

Colour White
Wine Aurel
Vintage 2005
Grower Basile St Germain
Region Languedoc
Sub-Region Terrasses de Larzac
Domaine Name Domaine les Aurelles
Appellation Info AOC Côteaux du Languedoc
Grapes Roussanne
Drink Now / Drink Later Drink Now
Organic? Organic / Biodynamic
Bottle 75 cl