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.

This is one of the most legendary names in the Languedoc, and one of the most sought-after, speculative wines in all of France. Domaine de la Grange des Pères has carved out a truly unique and impressive destiny since its very first vintage in 1992, created by Laurent Vaillé, who sadly passed away in 2021.

An instinctive and gifted winemaker, persistent to the core, Vaillé was mentored by the likes of Chave, Coche-Dury and Eloi Dürrbach (of Trévallon), where he honed his craft. He went on to create wines in his own image — inspired by the greats, but grounded in a viticulture of patience and deep listening.

Devoting himself entirely to his vineyards and to parcels of altitude on the Arboussas massif, Vaillé forged a style that was uniquely his: built on tireless, meticulous work, precision aging and an unbending pursuit of perfection.

Today, his wines age magnificently and stand among the very best in France, even the world. They are highly sought-after, fiercely coveted and cause bidding wars wherever they appear — with prices inevitably climbing ever higher. Adding to the mystique, the estate itself is closed to visitors and has nothing to sell.