Domaine de L’Ostal Albe

AOC Minervois

A fresh and elegant white wine

Domaine de L’Ostal Albe endeavours to produce wines that are centred on fruit, purity, freshness and elegance whilst preserving the distinct character of wines from the Minervois region.

This blend of Roussanne, Marsanne and Viognier is barrel-aged.

Domaine de L’Ostal Albe is definitely a complex wine with a nice freshness. Its bouquet combines exotic notes with white peach and fresh apricot aromas.Its pleasant texture and intensity on the palate make it a smooth and fleshy wine that gourmets will appreciate. A touch of acidity balances out the richness of the wine and lends it its finesse and elegance.

The silver disc on the label represents a lunar eclipse and completes the range perfectly.

Vintages

The winter was mild with temperatures (2 to 4°C) above the seasonal average between December and March and a significant amount of rainfall, replenishing the soils’ water reserves well after the 2019 harvests were completed.

The vines emerged from their slumber earlier than expected and their growth cycle began around ten days early.

The spring was temperate with regular heavy rainfall. The month of June was rather cool and dry, followed by warmer and dryer weather in July and August, but with no heatwaves – good conditions for even grape ripening.

Hot days alternating with cool nights created perfect conditions for ensuring perfect balance between sweetness and acidity, which meant great aromatic potential for the 2020 vintage! The grapes were harvested in an excellent state of health over a very short period in the begining of September.

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Blending:

50% Roussanne, 40% Marsanne, 10% Viognier