Gigondas Blanc Clos des Hospices 2023

A recent interpretation of the appellation in white, made primarily from Clairette grapes grown on high-altitude limestone marls. A saline, floral, and subtly bitter profile, combining rich texture and mineral tension.

"A sublime wine in its texture, rich in dry extracts and carried by a finish with exemplary bitterness" 95/100 Bettane & Desseauve

Features

•  Grape varieties: Clairette 90%, Bourboulenc 10% (massal selection)
• Soil and terroir: Highly calcareous grey marl, narrow terraces at approximately 350 m altitude, northwest exposure, wooded surroundings. Vine age: 30 years
•  Winemaking and aging: Hand-harvested whole bunches, pneumatic pressing, fermentation in barrels, lees stirring, 10 months aging on lees, bottling without fining or filtration
• Shelf life: 10 years