Petit Diamant

Gigondas Blanc

Grape Composition

80% Clairette, 10% Picpoul, 10% Bourboulenc.

Vinification

Traditional direct press, fermentation in stainless steel tank

Destemmed or not

Yes

Yeast

Natural

Aging

Stainless steel tank

Soil Composition

Clay and lime mix with small stones on the surface

Vine Age

5 years old

Density

3 000 vines per HA

Harvest type

Hand Picked

Method

Direct press

Malolactic – yes/no

No

Residual sugar

Less than 2 grams per litre

Alcohol percentage

13.5%

Tasting notes

A very pretty, full bouquet of white peach, citrus flowers and honey suckle

Food pairing

Beautiful when served with smoked salmon, scallops and crab cakes. Serve nice and cold

Cellaring

8 to 10 years