Domaine de Fontenille, AOP Luberon - Cuvée Alphonse Blanc

Presentation of Domaine de Fontenille, AOP Luberon - Cuvée Alphonse Blanc

The organic Cuvée Alphonse Blanc from Domaine de Fontenille is an AOP Luberon white wine with an enveloping mouthfeel, substance and freshness! Imagine a meal where the smells of toasted brioche bread mingle with the creaminess of a lump of butter. Deliciousness and substance, yes, but not only that. The contrast between notes of peach, honey, dried fruit and a tense, saline finish remind us that here we are not advocating breeding, but rather the terroir. A very persistent finish with very intense quince notes.

HISTORY OF THE ESTATE

Domaine Fontenille , which has been working the vines since the 17th century, is located in the heart of Provence, on the southern slopes of the Luberon. Concerned about offering wines that respect the terroir and their environment, the owners have been engaged in organic farming since 2014. The Fontenille estate benefits from an exceptional terroir with clay-limestone and stony soils which give all their character to the wines, several times rewarded in the specialized press. The estate offers us an organic Fontenille Rosé cuvée that is intense on the palate and full of freshness. And a delicious and rounded Fontenille Blanc Organic cuvée . Domaine to discover for all lovers of organic Provence wines.

FOOD AND WINE

As an aperitif, grilled fish, fish terrine, scallop carpaccio, meats in creamy sauces, hard cheese.

INFORMATION

Vintage: 2021

Region: Rhône Valley

Appellation: AOP Luberon

Grape variety(ies): Vermentino 80%, Clairette 10%, Grenache blanc 10%

Alcohol: 14.0°

Cultivation: Organic (AB certification)

Aging: 10 months on fine lees in barrels

Soil: Clay-limestone soils

Aging potential: 2 to 4 years

Serving temperature: 8°-10°C