Domaine de Longue Toque

Côtes du Rhône White

Appellation d'origine protégée

The Domaine de Longue Toque operates 0.9 hectares of white grape varieties: Marsanne, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Clairette. The parcels are located in the village of Gigondas near the estate and in the Dentelles de Montmirail at 500m altitude.

2019

Aromatic concentration

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Harvesting began on September 2 and finished in early October. Thanks to scattered rains over the period, maturities progressed slowly. The heat of the summer made it possible to obtain a superb aromatic concentration. This vintage seduces by its aromas, its elegance and its remarkable balance.

Rewards

91 pts - Jeb Dunnuck

Côtes du Rhône White

Vintage

2019

Grape Varieties:

62 % Marsanne, 25% Roussanne, 13% White Grenache

Terroir:

The grapes come from “Trois Yeux” area in the heart of the Dentelles de Montmirail at an altitude of 500 meters. This terroir is particularly adapted to white grape varieties. The vines are planted on a soil composed of limestone scree over Cretaceous marls, providing finesse and minerality to the wine

Winemaking:

Manual harvest on September 19 september 2019.

Picking in the cool, early hours of the day. Whole bunch press followed by a 48 hours cold settling of the juices. Racking and fermentation of 65% in vat and 35% in 600-liter oak barrels. 11 months of aging.

Bottled on Avril 22nd, 2020

4 000 bottles produced.

Vegan Friendly.