Domaine du Père Benoît - Vin de France - Gavroche - Blanc - 2013

Wine:

Who would have thought that ten years on, this wine would still be so vibrant? The 2013 white Vin de France Gavroche defies all expectations and continues to impress. This blend of Vermentino and Chenin, enhanced with a touch of Muscat petits grains, commands respect with its intense mineral profile; it's almost reminiscent of a Rhine wine! The blend of grapes works wonderfully, bringing a smoky note that echoes Riesling. This fascinating 2013 vintage is lively, robust, and carries a distinct, sap-like bitterness. It's best served now with a dish like Viennese-style breaded veal. Rated 92/100 by our Committee.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, destemmed and crushed. Vinified with indigenous yeasts and aged in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats on lees for a minimum of 9 months. No malolactic fermentation. Blending at bottling. Bottles cellared for 9 to 12 months before sale.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Bright, luminous golden yellow.

Nose:

It's like a Rhine river wine, intensely smoky-mineral, the grape varieties merge, it's as if they were one, that little petroleum aroma almost reminiscent of a Riesling. Fascinating!

Palate:

Lively, with good strength and bitterness, this cuvée retains its tone and uprightness thanks to its natural acidity.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Breaded veal à la grenobloise or à la viennoise, poached free-range poultry stuffed with chanterelle mushrooms, monkfish curry, fried fish.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2025 and beyond for enthusiasts.

The Domaine du Père Benoît is a hidden treasure discovered for us by Olivier Poussier. This 10-hectare vineyard, nestled close to the Pont du Gard, is surrounded by natural beauty, creating an enchanting setting for the production of unique cuvées. These wines, made from a blend of various grape varieties, boldly step outside the confines of traditional appellations.

For nearly 20 years, Anne-Sophie Palayer-Bodson and Benoît Bodson have been cultivating their unique approach to winemaking, balancing strictness with gentleness in their organic vineyards.

Awarded 1 star by the RVF Guide, this unusual address is sure to pique the curiosity of wine enthusiasts, who will be drawn to its original approach.