Blanc 2018

ProducerLe SoulaRegionFenouillèdes, Roussillon, FranceGrapeVermentino, Sauvignon Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, MacabeuGeologyDecomposed granite; schist in some parcelsFarmingBiodynamicVintage2018CertifierDemeter

AbstractCitrus, herbal, layered
A mature white from high Roussillon vineyards, with long ageing in older wood adding breadth.

Winemaker
Le Soula began in 2001 with Gérard Gauby and wine merchants Roy Richards and Mark Walford. They saw the potential of neglected vineyards high in the Fenouillèdes and brought them back into cultivation.

The scattered parcels rise above the Roussillon plain, on granite and schist. Biodynamic farming and long ageing shape the wines. The vintage bottlings develop slowly before release; Trigone combines different harvests, with a lot number identifying each blend.

Wine
Vermentino leads the 2018 blend, with Sauvignon Blanc and southern white varieties adding breadth. Long ageing in older wood develops texture without dominant oak flavour.

Citrus and herbs with a broad, layered palate and a savoury finish. Bottle age adds detail while the freshness remains central.

Origin
The vineyards lie in the Fenouillèdes on decomposed granite, above the warmer Roussillon plain. Their height helps preserve acidity in the southern climate.