In the glass
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
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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
- 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.