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2022 Vin de France Blanc “L’Estrade”
Maxime MagnonFans will recognize Maxime Magnon’s delicate touch in his newest cuvée—a blend of equal parts Grenache Blanc and lively Bourboulenc. For the uninitiated, Maxime is a master in translating his rugged terrain into velvety smooth wines that profoundly reflect their terroirs. L’Estrade is no exception. The imprint of the sun-kissed landscape of the Languedoc is clear, with aromas of honeysuckle and lime zest. But so too is Maxime’s use of oak foudre for both vinification and aging; on the palate, notes of ripe pear and fennel seed give way to an elegant, mouthwatering structure. A perfect pairing for grilled tuna or a rich stew, this blanc would accompany a contemplative afternoon equally well.
—Meghan Foley
Wine Type: | white |
Vintage: | 2022 |
Bottle Size: | 750mL |
Appellation: | Vin de France |
Country: | France |
Region: | Languedoc-Roussillon |
Producer: | Maxime Magnon |
Winemaker: | Maxime Magnon |
Vineyard: | 30-35 years old; .73 ha |
Soil: | Limestone, white marl |
Aging: | Fermented and aged in foudre |
Farming: | Organic (certified) |
Alcohol: | 12% |
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About The Producer
Maxime Magnon
About The Region
Languedoc-Roussillon
Ask wine drinkers around the world, and the word “Languedoc” is sure to elicit mixed reactions. On the one hand, the region is still strongly tied to its past as a producer of cheap, insipid bulk wine in the eyes of many consumers. On the other hand, it is the source of countless great values providing affordable everyday pleasure, with an increasing number of higher-end wines capable of rivaling the best from other parts of France.
While there’s no denying the Languedoc’s checkered history, the last two decades have seen a noticeable shift to fine wine, with an emphasis on terroir. Ambitious growers have sought out vineyard sites with poor, well draining soils in hilly zones, curbed back on irrigation and the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, and looked to balance traditional production methods with technological advancements to craft wines with elegance, balance, and a clear sense of place. Today, the overall quality and variety of wines being made in the Languedoc is as high as ever.
Shaped like a crescent hugging the Mediterranean coast, the region boasts an enormous variety of soil types and microclimates depending on elevation, exposition, and relative distance from the coastline and the cooler foothills farther inland. While the warm Mediterranean climate is conducive to the production of reds, there are world-class whites and rosés to be found as well, along with stunning dessert wines revered by connoisseurs for centuries.
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