Le Soula Blanc 2018
ProducerLe SoulaRegionFenouillèdes, Roussillon, FranceGrapeVermentino, Sauvignon Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, MacabeuFarmingBiodynamic
AbstractCitrus, herbs, layered maturity
Winemaker
Le Soula farms biodynamically in inland Roussillon. Its work is built around restoring and maintaining the high vineyards of the Fenouillèdes, with patience guiding both farming and cellar decisions.
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. Open ahead of dinner and pour with roast fish, poultry or vegetables in a rich sauce.
Origin
The vineyards lie in the Fenouillèdes on decomposed granite, above the warmer Roussillon plain. Their height helps preserve acidity in the southern climate. The blend turns those varied parcels into a white with both breadth and a firm line.