Dame Jeanne Blanc by Bergerie du Capucin

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninlow

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.

vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: white peach, fennel, white flowers

Palate: pear, almond, saline lift, round texture

White expression of Bergerie du Capucin's Dame Jeanne range. Roussanne-Grenache Blanc, unoaked, saline. Designed for the table.

What it pairs with

Grilled white fish with lemon
Saline lift and citrus echo lemon; almond mid-palate sits well with white fish.
Brandade de morue
Round texture and fennel complement salt cod's creamy richness.
Fresh chèvre with figs
White peach and white flowers balance fresh goat cheese tang.

History

The white sibling in the Dame Jeanne range; Roussanne and Grenache Blanc unoaked from Bergerie du Capucin's organic Pic Saint-Loup parcels (bottled as AOC Languedoc since Pic Saint-Loup is red-only).

2010: Estate white expression introduced

Facts

Producer: Bergerie du Capucin · visiting guide
Grapes: Roussanne, Grenache Blanc
Classification: AOC Languedoc
Oak: Aged in stainless steel to preserve aromatics; no oak
ABV: 13.0%
Price: €12-18 at retail
Drinking window: 1-5 from vintage
First vintage: 2010
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Dame Jeanne Blanc

What does Dame Jeanne Blanc taste like?

White peach, fennel and white flowers on the nose; pear, almond, saline lift and round texture on the palate. Medium-bodied with a medium finish.

When should I drink Dame Jeanne Blanc?

Drink between 1 and 5 years from vintage at 10-12 degrees Celsius. The unoaked profile peaks within five years.

What food pairs with Dame Jeanne Blanc?

Grilled white fish with lemon is the canonical pairing; brandade de morue and fresh chèvre with figs also work well.

What grapes are in Dame Jeanne Blanc?

Roussanne and Grenache Blanc, unoaked. Bottled as AOC Languedoc since Pic Saint-Loup AOC is red-only.

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