Aliot

ALIOT
Perfumed and powerful. Our rich, oak-aged Roussanne blend is named after Aliot de Montvin, the glassblower who purchased the property in 1427 and changed its name to La Verrière. The high altitude and protracted ripening season led us to consider planting whites, despite our southern latitude. Many people discouraged us, but fortunately we followed our judgment, and our flagship white has won awards from its first vintage. The rich fruit concentration and freshness take oak well so we decided to make a vin-de-garde.
TASTING NOTES ALIOT
Appearance: A beautiful golden yellow; bright and clear, with golden reflections.
Nose: Rich and complex with subtle notes of lime, star anise, toasted almonds, warm brioche and honey..
Palate: Surprising acidity with abundant elegance, finesse and minerality. Citrus notes and hints of brioche.
Finish: Intense and long
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Burgundy-style white, pairs beautifully with salmon or poultry in white sauce, pâté and traditional French cheese. Serve lightly chilled at 14°C. Aging potential: 5-6 years.
SPECIFICATIONS
Varieties: Roussanne (65%), Grenache blanc (30%), Marsanne (5%), touch of Viognier
Alcohol: 13%
pH: 3.3
Total acidity: 4.2 g/l (as sulphuric), 6.4 g/l (as tartaric)
Residual sugar: 0.8 g/l, still wine
Barrel-aged: 8 months in “demi-muids”
VINEYARD NOTES
Vines: 11 years old, north facing at 550m.
Soil: Argilo-calcaire (clay and limestone) and very stony.
Pruning method: Single cordon de Royat, 4 shoots per cordon.
Treatments: No synthetic treatments used.