2013 Le Soula Cotes Catalanes Blanc

Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes – Fenouillèdes region Villages of Saint Martin de Fenouillet, Saint Arnac, Felluns Soil of decomposed granite, between 350 m and 550 m altitude
32 % Vermentino (20 year old vineyard) 30 % Sauvignon (30 year old vineyard) 20 % Macabeu (35 year old vineyard) 14% Grenache Blanc ( 20 year old vineyard ) 3 % Marsanne and Roussanne (15 year old vineyard ) 1 % Grenache Gris (50 year old vineyard ) Yield 17 hl/ha
Viticulture in biodynamic practices ), with limited ploughing (certified Demeter) Bush vines (gobelet) and single spur pruning (guyot) Use of sulphur, copper, 15 plants, and essential oils Hand harvested from 5 September to 24 September
Traditional vinification. Whole bunch pressing, cold settling. Natural yeasts
Aged for 20 months in 500 liters demi muids (46%) in new oak 2000 and 3000 liter wooden vat (9%) and tan