Classique white

Classique white

La Clape is the only appellation based on the Bourboulenc grape. It brings freshness and structure and is behind the reputation of La Clape for white wines. It makes up half of this blend together with Grenache for its fruit and a dash of Roussanne and Marsanne for additional complexity. Eric Fabre

12.90 €
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The vines

Terroir

Hard limestone screes of the mountain of La Clape. Warm and dry climate tempered by the Mediterranean. Slow ripening thanks to cooler coastal nights.

Growing

Sustainable practices according to High Environmental Value charter (level 3) in respect for the environment and complexity of the wine: composted pomace, mulched prunings, plowing, no insecticides, no weedkillers.

Varieties

Bourboulenc (50%), Grenache (30%), Roussanne (10%), Marsanne (10%). Cordon de Royat trellising, hard-pruned for strictly controlled yields of about 35 hl/ha.

The cellar

Harvest

Two-months-long picking according to maturity of each variety and plots. Grapes are hand-selected.

Vinification

Total de-stemming, slow pressing, juice is gravity-fed into vats, each variety is vinified separately. Cleaned from raw lees twice, traditional temperature-controlled fermentation.

Ageing

Stirring on the fine lees in concrete vats during 4 to 5 months. Natural stabilisation and static clarification by gravity, no fining nor filtrating.

The wine

Tasting notes

Pale yellow colour with golden glints. Elegant bouquet of spring flowers and fresh spices such as anise or fennel. Smooth mouth revealing a rich and long complexity of white fruits balanced by a mineral freshness.

Ageing potential

Enjoy fresh and fruity in the first 5 years. Ageing potential of 8 to 10 years.

Food pairing

Try the Classique White as an apéritif with salmon cream toasts or simply dry nuts! Excellent with grilled fish and also white meat. Perfect with goat and sheep fresh cheese.

Service

D at around 8°C/45°F.

What they say

Classique white offers elegance and a true sense of place for a remarkably approachable price tag… Unmistakable marine influences of mineral and saline notes shine throughout. The mouthfeel is smooth and rich, and while this is delightful now, it will mature and develop well.
Wine Enthusiast, 90/100

amazing aromas, saltiness, intensity, freshness and life. Really enticing! It's such an interesting wine at all times
Decanter, 90/100

Mouthwatering freshness, long and finely sculpted minerality over a rounded belly of soft pear and melon fruit.
Jancis Robinson

Very fresh, fine, complex, broad mouthfeel
Bettane & Desseauve, 15,5/20

Classique white offers elegance and a true sense of place for a remarkably approachable price tag… Unmistakable marine influences of mineral and saline notes shine throughout. The mouthfeel is smooth and rich, and while this is delightful now, it will mature and develop well.
Wine Enthusiast, 90/100

amazing aromas, saltiness, intensity, freshness and life. Really enticing! It's such an interesting wine at all times
Decanter, 90/100

Mouthwatering freshness, long and finely sculpted minerality over a rounded belly of soft pear and melon fruit.
Jancis Robinson

Very fresh, fine, complex, broad mouthfeel
Bettane & Desseauve, 15,5/20

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