Very dry, well drained, it is a mixture of clay with a high percentage of schists.
Not really suited for any culture but vines which thrive on this ground.
Clos Labade
Blanc 2022
Vin de Pays d’Oc
Estate bottled
'Montagne Noire'
The old mountain called the « Massif Central » was raised again when the nees an the Alps wre created.
It bears various names depending on the area, and is called « Montagne Noire » on its South border.
It is made by rolling hills, getting lower and lower towards the plain where Carcassonne was built, as a latch between Toulouse and the Mediteranean.
These hills offer poor soil and hot weather, and are covered mainly with evergreen oaks and « garrigue ». There were built in medieval times the Cathare castles of Lastours.
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Harvest is entirely manual and the grapes are totally destemmed.
Static straining, direct pneumatic pressing, cold racking of the must (8°C), fermentation at 18°C maximum.
Serve between 8 and 12°C.
Aromas of grapefruit, orange and lemon.
Taste confirms this impression, with light touches of honey.
This wine will match seafood on a grill or cooked with a very light sauce. It can also be the companion of long talks on a leisurely day.