Dernier Cri - Millésime 2018 - Vin de France
Dernier Cri symbolizes the domaine’s experience and mastery of white wine vinification. With a small quantity of high quality grapes and a creative spirit, here is what we have achieved : elegant aromas, a fresh style with subtle notes of delicate oak ageing. A white which is full of charm and finesse, Dernier Cri will enchant you as only great wines can.
DOMAINE
The Domaine de Cazaban is situated in the foothills of the “Montagne Noire” (Black Mountain). The property consists of 27ha, of which 22ha are planted with vines. These vines are planted on fine soils of clay, limestone and schist which affords the grapes an exceptional quality and diversity of style.
GRAPES
The grapes of « Dernier Cri» are harvested by hand in 15kg boxes to prevent breaking their skins and, therefore, oxydation ; the white Grenache and Pinot are cultivated on schist at a high altitude, and on clay and limestone soil for the Vermentino. The harvest begins mid September, most years.
VINIFICATION
The vinification technique for this wine is generally used for producing red wines with a maceration of grapes which have been destemmed and crushed. No oenological nor chemical produce are used for the vinification ; we leave the wine to develop naturally. The short maceration lasts for about 5 days to develop the lightly oxydative aromas which characterise « Dernier Cri ». The wine is matured in 225L oak barrels.
After a minimal ajustment of the level of sulphites and a light filtration to ensure optimum limpidity and stability, the wine is bottled mid-May.
TASTING NOTES
A yellow-gold robe. Lightly oxydative on the nose with delicate scents of oak ageing. « Dernier Cri » can be distinguished by its excellent aromatic finesse with subtle notes of preserved white fruit. Well balanced, ample, rich and fresh, the palate evolves towards a long finish.
This wine can be appreciated now or can be matured in a cool cellar. It will accompany refined dishes based on fish. It will also be an ideal companion for poultry in cream sauces and fresh goat’s milk cheeses.
- MILLÉSIME 2018
- Vin de France
- Vermentino, white Grenache, Pinot Blanc
- 800 bottles
- Terroir : Schist, clay and limestones
- Harvested by hand
