Moulin De Gassac Faune White Wine

NAME OF THE WINE:
Faune

COUNTRY / RÉGION:
France / Languedoc

TERROIR:
The Thau Lagoon region

APPELLATION:
IGP Pays d’Hérault.

COLOR:
Pale gold

NOSE:
Powerful. Explodes with aromas of apricots, pears and white flowers.

PALATE:
Harmonious, well balanced. Delicate hints of white flowers.

FINISH:
Full, smooth yet fresh ending on exotic fruit.

SOIL TYPE:
Clay and limestone terroir with quartzite.

GRAPE VARIETIES:
50% Viognier & 50% Chardonnay

VINIFICATION:
100% De-stemmed – slow maceration with skin contact during 10 to 12 hours in refrigerated tank. Pressed, then vinified under controlled temperature.

MATURING:
4 to 5 months in stainless steel tank.

YIELD:
60 hl/ha

ALCOHOL:
13% Vol.

TO DRINK:
Drink within 2 years.