
Fleur de Cailloux
Region: Rousillon
Grape: Grenache Blanc 50%, Macabeu 40%, Grenache Gris 10%
Vineyard: mostly planted in 1940, half of the Grenache Blanc planted in 2000
Soil: mosaic of mostly limestone, includes clay-limestone, calcareous marls, schist
Average Age of Vines: 53 years
Farming: agrobiology and biodynamic practices
Harvest: by hand
Winemaking: whole bunch direct press, cold settled. Grenache Blanc and Gris fermented in enamel tank, old barrels, and foudre. Macabeu fermented in concrete
Aging: on the lees, no stirring
Fining: none
Filtration: none
Added S02: none