Asphodèle: A Mediterranean flower.

 

Grenache Gris is a discreet varietal; however it expresses all the characteristics of the terroir where it is planted. On the schist in Banyuls it is very mineral and develops white flower aromas.

 

Region: Languedoc - Roussillon

Appellation: Banyuls AOP

Grape Variety: Grenache Gris

Maturating: 12 months in barrels.

Production: 1000 bottles

 

Winemaking

When about 90 g/l of residual sugar is left over, the wine is muted with pure alcohol (99 % vol.). The wine is fermented in vats, and then placed in a container where it is matured without malolactic fermentation in view of conserving all its freshness.

 

Tasting Notes:

Golden and very limpid, Asphodèles exhales refined aromas of citrus (orange peel), of pear, of peach and of white flowers. The well-balanced palate is a combination of sweetness, depth and freshness.

 

Food Pairing:

Perfect with all sorts of fruit-based desserts.

 

Service Temperature:

Best served at 8°C.