Cairanne Cru Blanc 2023, Domaine les Hautes Cances

White Cairanne, which almost nobody makes and fewer people import. Broad and dry, and it stands up to a roast chicken. PRODUCER; The family estate was first established in the 1890s, but it wasn't until 1995 when Anne-Marie (daughter of Odette and Arnaud Achiary) and Jean-Marie Astart formally founded the Domaine les Hautes Cances. They chose to follow environmentally friendly farming methods and used a varied collection of old oak barrels to produce wines with a fabulous expression of the terroir. In 2019 the Domaine was purchased by the Amadieu family, of Gigondas fame. TASTING NOTE; Aromas of white flowers, peach and herbs. Round and complex on the palate with a refreshing acidity and a long finish. VITICULTURE & WINEMAKING; Sourced from plots on the terraces of the Aygues River, with soils composed of pebbles, clay, and fine sands. Hand-harvested in small containers. Direct pressing followed by fermentation under controlled temperature. Malolactic fermentation is avoided to retain freshness. GRAPE VARIETIES; 40% Clairette, 20% Roussanne, 20% Grenache Blanc, 15% Viognier, 5% Bourboulenc