16/07/2024
After a well deserved rest day after the Pyrenees we are now dipping our toes in the Mediterranean Sea.
TUE 07/16 STAGE 16 GRUISSAN>NÎMES
Bergerie de L'Hortus Blanc Pic St Loup, Languedoc, France
This is a diverse belnd of 30% Roussanne, 30% Sauvignon, 20% Viognier, Chardonnay, Petit manseng, and Muscat Petit Grain doesn't need barrel aging to add complexity. This varietal diversity along with limestone slopes and alluvial soils on the valley floor. The image on the label resembles the limestone escarpment is a favourite with rock climbers which dominates the area. Just check out photo 2.
The nose shows aromas of fresh lime, white flowers and apricot notes while the palate is cranked up with some energetic acidity, the soft flavours of stone fruit leave a long, saline finish. This is probably my yellow jersey of the tour.
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