Paradoxe, Blanc de Noirs, Vin de France, Blanc, 2023

This Blanc de Noirs is a deliciously mastered 'Paradox,' as it uses grape varieties traditionally meant for red wine production, which our winemakers have skillfully vinified as a white. This allows to produce a wine with a complex and broader aromatic palette than what is typically found in traditional white wines.

2023 was a year full of contrasts: warm temperatures at the end of December and beginning of January raised concerns about early budding; a return to normalcy continued until February with relatively cool weather; a persistent drought accompanied by a strong Mistral wind, followed by regular rainfall until the end of June. Thanks to constant vigilance in the vineyards, the berries were healthy and well-ripened when harvest started, promising one of the finest vintages of the past decade.

Night harvest of the three grape varieties simultaneously, in early September, with potential alcohol levels between 12° and 13°. The grapes are immediately cooled to 7-8°C, then pressed within an hour to minimize contact between the skins and the juice. After racking, the wines are aged on fine lees until spring.