La Croix de Bebian Blanc
75 cl
A wonderful blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Viognier, hand picked from 10 year-old vines. Refreshing flavours of citrus and stone fruits.
A wonderful blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Viognier, hand picked from 10 year-old vines. Refreshing flavours of citrus and stone fruits.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green | |
Nose | Highly perfumed nose with aromas of apricot, white flowers and honey |
Palate | Fresh, finishing with notes of stone fruit and citrus |
Colour | Pale Gold |
Fact Sheet | |
Fluid | 75 cl |
Grape Variety | 80% Chardonnay and 20% Viognier |
Alcohol % | 14% |
Style | Dry, Medium Bodied |
Estate/Producer | Prieure Saint-Jean de Bebian |
Country | France |
Region/AOC | Languedoc |
Vintage | 2017 |
Making Techniques | Whole bunches pressed in pneumatic press. Settling by gravity for 48 hours before racking directly to one year old Burgundy barrels. Aged for 6 months on its lees, with regular stirring. |
Closure | Cork |
Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Drink now |
Awards and/or Press Quotes | |
Decanter | 88 Points. ‘This Pays d’Oc blend of Chardonnay and Viognier is milky, sappy and vinous, with plenty of structure and length; an admirably satisfying mealtime white.’ |