Vincent Ricard

Domaine Vincent Ricard

Vincent Ricard began his activity in 1999 but he has generations of winemakers behind him : His grandfather was one of the 3 associates who created the Oisly-Thésée wine-coop . He now works on 14,5 hectares . Was working on 17 hectares not long ago but he views himself ideally with a 12-13 hectares vineyard . It is a surface that can be handled, quietly and seriously, as needed for the type of work in the vineyard he does : Earthing down under the rows, keeping grass and weeds between them, meticulous pruning . His serious work in the vineyard, at the harvest, and when maturing the wines, has brought him beautiful results that led to recognition worldwide . 65 % of his wine is for export ( U.S. : Petit Pois Corp ) .
Most of the vineyard is in Sauvignon, with small surfaces of Gamay, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay and Cot ( Malbec ).

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Domaine Brusset Cotes du Rhone White “Les Clavelles” Viognier

Domaine Brusset

This white wine named after an area called “La Clavelle” comes from one of our best slopes. The sandy clay soil is ideal for the production of 100% viognier white wine.

Grape varieties :

Viognier.

Yield :

25 hl / ha.

Harvest :

Hand-picked following strict ripeness checks.

Vinification :

Direct pneumatic crushing, settling of the must by cold treatment, no yeast-added, slow fermentation. 30% in oak-casks and 70% in vats at 18°C., stirring of the thin lees by a heating process during 4 months. Refined malolactic fermentation according to the vintage.

Ageing :

4 to 5 years.

Appearance :

A light, golden colour.

Tasting :

Aromas of flowers and summer fruits (apricots, peaches) follow the initial unhindered taste of honey.

Taste :

Supple and harmonious, and elegant wine with always a flavour of apricot.

Serve with :

Simply as an aperitif, or to accompagny shell-fish.

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