In the glass
Aroma: white peach, white flowers, fennel
Palate: pear, almond, saline lift
Roussanne-Grenache Blanc white from Domaine de la Vieille. Pic Saint-Loup AOC excludes whites so the cuvée bottles as AOC Languedoc. Organic, unoaked.
What it pairs with
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Grilled white fish with lemon
Saline lift and white peach echo lemon-grilled fish. -
Brandade de morue
Almond and pear sit well with salt cod and olive oil. -
Fresh chèvre
White flowers and fennel balance fresh goat cheese.
History
Domaine de la Vieille's white expression. Roussanne and Grenache Blanc on the estate's limestone parcels at Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers. Organic since 2014.
- 2010 — Estate white expression bottled
- 2014 — Estate certified organic
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de la Vieille
- Grapes
- Roussanne, Grenache Blanc
- Classification
- AOC Languedoc
- Oak
- Aged in stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €12-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Domaine de la Vieille Blanc
What does Domaine de la Vieille Blanc taste like?
White peach, white flowers and fennel on the nose; pear, almond and saline lift on the palate. Medium-bodied with a medium finish.
When should I drink Domaine de la Vieille Blanc?
Drink between 1 and 4 years from vintage at 10-12 degrees Celsius.
What food pairs with Domaine de la Vieille Blanc?
Grilled white fish with lemon is the canonical match; brandade de morue and fresh chèvre also work well.
What classification does Domaine de la Vieille Blanc have?
AOC Languedoc - Pic Saint-Loup AOC is red-only, so whites from the producer bottle under the broader Languedoc appellation.