Domaine de Montcalmes - White 2020
The Domaine de Montcalmès is located in Languedoc , in the Terrasses du Larzac appellation for its red wines and Coteaux du Languedoc for its whites. The estate extends over 22 hectares, in the communes of Puéchabon, Aniane, Saint-Jean-de-Fos and Saint-Saturnin-de-Lucian. The Domaine de Montcalmès has been run by Frédéric Pourtalié and his sister, Muriel since 1998. They cultivate Syrah and Grenache vines, which are on average thirty years old, as well as Mourvèdre. The estate has been organic since 2012, and certified since 2015.
Domaine de Montcalmès Blanc is a blend of Roussanne (50%) and Marsanne (50%) whose vines are around 20 years old. The harvest is de-stemmed and crushed then put into direct pressing. After cold settling for 24 to 48 hours, vinification begins spontaneously with indigenous yeasts. Fermentation is carried out in barrels and demi-muids. The wine is aged for 24 months in oak barrels and demi-muids of 1 or 2 wines. The batches are blended 4 to 6 months before bottling, which takes place in Lune Vieille.
Grapes: 50% Roussanne, 50% Marsanne