Domaine Grier

Alba 2019 Magnum

Alba 2019 Magnum

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Alba 2019 Magnum

This cuvee is made by blending “old vine” Grenach Blanc and Grenache Gris, aged in oak barrels. Alba is soft but full bodied with a structured mouth feel and great length. It expresses the natural minerality of the terroir with aromas of apricot and a hint of orange and vanilla. This wine can be paired with fish in sauce, but also with cheeses or foie gras.

28,60 

Grapes

Grey Grenache White Grenache

Terroir

Shist soils

Vinification

The optimally ripe grapes were hand-harvested at the end of August. After pressing, the juice was settled overnight and racked to barrels where it fermented in oak. Low SO2 levels were used and Malo-lactic fermentation was allowed, before 8 months of maturation in barrel completed the wine.

Tasting

The wine expresses the natural minerality of the terroir. Aromas of peach and apricot with a hint of orange are supported by subtle oak and vanilla. The wine is soft but full bodied with a structured mouth feel and great lengh. It should keep for up to 6 years.