Domaine de la Grange des Pères - IGP Pays d'Hérault - White - 2020

Wine:

A blend of Roussanne and Marsanne, fermented separately and aged in 600-liter demi-muids, the 2020 White IGP Pays d’Hérault opens with subtle reductive notes in a "Burgundian" style, complemented by balsamic and camphor hints. This is a natural, low-sulfite wine with generous, flavorful texture and lively, energetic freshness. Undeniably a great gastronomic wine, it pairs beautifully with fine fish or delicately spiced cuisine.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Each grape variety is vinified separately, then blended for malolactic fermentation and ageing in demi-muids.

Organic and biodynamic viticulture carried out in the vineyard without certification.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled prawns, snacked scallops, salt-crusted sea bass, roast free-range poultry, asparagus risotto.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2034, and even longer for enthusiasts.

One of the most legendary estates in the Languedoc, Domaine de la Grange des Pères is among the most coveted and speculative wines in all of France. Since its first vintage in 1992, Laurent Vaillé, who sadly passed away in 2021, crafted an unparalleled and impressive legacy.

An instinctive and talented winemaker, mentored by Chave, Coche-Dury, and Eloi Dürrbach (of Trévallon), Vaillé shaped wines in his own image, inspired by the giants of the field and practicing a viticulture of patience and attentiveness.

Entirely dedicated to his vineyard and the wines from the high-altitude parcels of the Arboussas massif, Vaillé forged a unique style based on relentless hard work, precise aging, and an uncompromising pursuit of perfection.

Today, his wines age beautifully and have earned a place in the pantheon of French, and even global, viticulture. Highly sought-after and incredibly coveted, they are commanding unprecedented demand—especially since the estate does not host visitors and has nothing available for sale directly!