Crozes Hermitage

Crozes Hermitage

Domaine Mule Blanche

Domaine Mule Blanche

White Wine

White Wine

DESCRIPTION

History:
The name Mule Blanche comes from the days before mechanisation, when mules were used in our vineyards, as they were hardier than draughthorses.

Soil:
The Mule Blanche estate is located on a glacio-fluvial plain with clay-chalk soil .

Grape Variety:
The wine is produced from equal quantities of Roussanne and Marsanne grapes.

Age of the vines:
40 to 60 years.

Vinification:
The hand-picked grapes are put into small crates, the bunches pressed whole then vinified traditionally in wood.

Ageing:
Traditional ageing provides freshness in the mouth with a range of complex aromas.

Yield:
25 to 30 hl/ha.

Tasting:
Colour:
Pale yellow colour with attractive brightness.
Bouquet:
Aromatic nose of white flowers, hawthorn and acacia, with a delicate woody final note.
Palate:
Supple and well-rounded with an harmonious fresh finish.

Matching Food and Wine:
Calf sweetbread terrine with chantilly aux herbes
Autumn salad with hazelnut oil
Blanquette of monkfish with grapes

Serving Temperature:
10 to 12°.

Best enjoyed within: 
From 2 to 6 years.