Domaine Comte Abbatucci - Vin de France - Diplomate - White - 2023

Wine:

The 2023 White Diplomate d’Empire, classified as a Vin de France, reveals a beautifully complex aromatic profile thanks to the diversity of grape varieties in its blend. Carefully aged on its lees in 500-liter barrels followed by stainless steel tanks—only the finest lots are selected for the final cuvée—this wine is then bottle-aged in the cellar to refine its character. It opens with an enchanting bouquet of white flowers, wild herbs from the Corsican maquis, peach, mirabelle plum, and citrus zest. On the palate, it’s vibrant and intense, with a broad, silky texture that carries through the wine’s intricate layers. The finish is mineral and delicately saline, with refined bitterness that adds length and elegance. A gastronomic white of real stature, perfect alongside veal or salmon carpaccio.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Blend of several plots in the press or pressed separately, depending on the ripeness of the different grape varieties.
Direct pressing of whole or destemmed grapes, depending on the ripeness of the stems. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in demi-muid barrels.
Aged in demi-muid barrels and on lees for 9 months, then in stainless steel vats for 6-7 months after blending the best batches. Aged in bottles for at least 6 months.

Certified biodynamic wine.

Color:

Bright yellow with pale green highlights.

Nose:

A complex aromatic palette with notes of white flowers, Mediterranean herbs, peach, mirabelle plum and citrus fruits.

Palate:

a vibrant, intensely expressive cuvée with a broad, silky texture. It strikes a beautiful balance between structure and volume, finishing on a mineral-driven note with a subtle saline touch and refined, lingering bitterness.

Temperature:

Allow to breathe and decant before serving at 10-12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Fresh oysters with lemon, seafood.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2035

Awarded 3 stars by La Revue du Vin de France—France’s leading wine magazine—the Domaine Comte Abbatucci is one of Corsica’s most iconic estates. At the heart of the island’s winemaking revival, Jean-Charles Abbatucci, a passionate expert in vine varieties, has created a conservatory dedicated to preserving Corsican heritage grapes. His mission: to craft exceptional wines rooted deeply in the island’s traditions and identity.

For over twenty years, the estate has been farmed biodynamically, earning a stellar reputation across the French wine world. The wines consistently rank among the country’s finest, with the entire range standing out for its balance and authenticity. These are elegant blends built around heirloom grape varieties, often aged in large wooden vessels that gently enhance the wines with subtle notes of spice and texture without overpowering their character.