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Pierre-Elie Carron - Valais Fendant Rodoz 2022

Price: $34.99

Producer Pierre-Elie Carron
Country Switzerland
Region Valais
Varietal Chasselas
Vintage 2022
Sku 12017142
Size 750ml
 

Pierre-Elie Carron Description

  • Grape variety: Chasselas, called Fendant in Valais
  • Plot: Rodoz commune of Fully, altitude 656 m Planting year approximately 1980
  • Soil: varied from the limestone moraine on the ridges and scree crystalline (granitic) in the valleys Terraced plots on dry stone walls
  • Exposure: South-South-East Cultivated in integrated production
  • Climate: 2022 vintage marked by record heat since the start of the measures. In addition, very low precipitation was recorded with approximately 480 mm of rainfall over the year.
  • Vinification: Pressing without destemming. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats. No malolactic fermentation. Vinification in stainless steel vats, aged on fine lees for 5 months. Put in bottles at the end of March 2023.
  • Tasting: Quite delicate nose with floral notes, white flowers but also white peach. The rather fresh attack quickly gives way to a slight roundness with a beautiful structure. acid which gives body to the wine. Food and wine pairing: ideal wine for an aperitif due to its low alcohol content and its lightness, also suitable for meals around cheese (fondue, raclette). 

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