Antonin, AOC Vacqueyras, Blanc, 2024

A complex and refined white wine dedicated to our grandfather Antonin, a viticultural nurseryman and nature enthusiast.

Available in 75 cl and magnum formats.

The year 2024 was marked by mild and warm temperatures, but not extreme, along with high humidity. While the vines did not suffer from drought as usual, these unusual climatic conditions favored the onset of downy mildew from spring, against which we had to fight tirelessly. This had a strong impact on the quantity of bunches and berries, resulting in very low yields in terms of harvested volume. Conversely, the quality of the production is exceptional: concentrated and very aromatic berries, fairly low alcohol levels, and excellent acidity.

Located on the Garrigues plateau, in the municipality of Sarrians, this terroir benefits from sunlight from morning to evening and strong exposure to the Mistral wind.

Typical Garrigues soils: gravel and large pebbles over clay.

Hilling up in winter, uncovering and hoeing in spring to remove grass between the rows, scratching the soil, and applying organic fertilizer for maintenance: our plots are managed under organic agriculture.

September 3, 2024

This year, nearly half was vinified in new oak barrels, while the rest was aged in stainless steel tanks for 8 months.