Château Peyrassol
WHITE 2024
AOP CÔTES DE PROVENCE – MADE WITH ORGANIC GRAPES
Technical sheet of Château Peyrassol white
Vintage 2024
The winter of 2024 saw a return to rigorous conditions, with frosts and more than 400 mm of rainfall, providing the vines with optimum water reserves for vigorous growth. Despite a cold snap in April, just as the grapes were setting, the bunches benefited from ideal natural aeration, guaranteeing excellent health management.
The summer was hot and dry, as usual in Provence, but there were no heatwaves or destructive storms, so the grapes ripened gradually and evenly.
Harvesting began on 22 August with the Tibourens and Syrahs for the rosés. The grapes were exposed to scorching sunshine and the vines were in a state of moderate to severe stress, depending on the plot. The first juices from this early harvest were sun-kissed, with warm alcohol balanced by lemony acidity and aromas of bergamot.
At the beginning of September, the vines were given a real rejuvenating treatment with some fine rainfall that brought the long-awaited juice to the berries. A new profile is emerging, offering freshness and a wide range of aromas, from floral to red fruit. The Cabernets, harvested at the end of the cycle, set the seal on this vintage of remarkable parcel diversity, heralding complex, elegant cuvées.
Soil
Triassic clays and limestones, with a high proportion of pebbles.
Grape varieties
90% Rolle, 10% Ugni Blanc.
Growing
Organic farming. Cereals are sown between rows to encourage soil life, 20-year-old vines are plot-selected, yields are around 45 hl/ha, and harvested by hand, variety by variety, in 25 kg boxes.
Vinification
After de-stemming and a short skin maceration, the grapes are gently pressed. Following cold static settling, fermentation takes place slowly at low temperature in stainless steel vats. After the first third of fermentation, 60% is transferred to oak barrels and the remaining 40% completes vinification in stainless steel vats.
Ageing
8 months on fine lees in oak barrels and stainless steel vats.
Tasting notes
With its elegant green hues, Château Peyrassol Blanc 2024 captivates with its great aromatic complexity. From the first nose, it reveals delicate spicy notes, white flowers, and honey. On the palate, sweetness dominates, carried by subtle floral aromas, acacia, and a slight hint of vanilla, a refined reminder of its aging in gently heated barrels. The attack is lively and crisp, revealing a beautiful acidity that promises remarkable aging potential. The finish is long and generous, distinguished by a rare and elegant persistence
Pairing
This wine pairs well with truffle or mushroom risotto. It also goes perfectly with white meats such as veal or lamb in sauce, as well as with delicate fish.
