Côtes du Rhône blanc « Roc-Epine »
Vineyard : 100% Grenache Noir – Average vine age: 40 years
Geology : Fluvial sands
Yield : 40hl/ha
Climate : Warm temperate, Mediterranean, and very windy, Tavel is located in the Rhône Valley. Average sunshine: 2,700 hours/year.
Natural vinification : Direct pressing. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts.
Aged on fine lees in stainless steel vats, without racking, with regular stirring to allow for slight natural discoloration. Little or no addition, depending on the vintage.
Bottling : Mid-February, to preserve the wine’s freshness and energy as much as possible.