2013 Le Pied des Nymphettes

This is a dry white. The nose soars from the glass—wildflowers from the Mediterranean basin, if you ask me—with incredible finesse. A nymphette with class? On the palate: round, shapely, a slight bitterness like bay leaf, a salinity from the nearby sea, and great freshness. The flavors penetrate—unusual in white wines. Penetrate with finesse. Not a bad bumper sticker.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

• Vintage 2013
• Bottle Size 750mL
• Blend 70% Carignan Blanc, 20% Grenache Blanc, 10% Vermentino, Malvoisie, Clairette, Colombard, Macabeu
• Appellation Vin de Pay de l’Aude
• Country France
• Region Languedoc-Roussillon
• Vineyard 30 - 40 years
• Soil Clay, Limestone
• Winemaker Jacques Guérin, Valérie Guérin
• Aging Whites are aged for 6 months on lies and in bottle
• Farming Organic
• Alcohol 13%