Description
From the granite and clay-limestone heights of the Coteaux du Lyonnais, the Blanc de là 2024 is a 100% Chardonnay cuvée, at once luminous, taut and deeply rooted in an artisanal and environmental approach. This white wine reflects the commitment of La Têtue, an unusual urban estate that makes its wine in the heart of Lyon, in a human-scale winery where closeness, simplicity and conviction come together.
The grapes come from organically farmed vines on well-exposed slopes, at an altitude that helps retain lovely freshness. Yields are kept moderate to favour concentration and the natural balance of the grapes. The harvest is manual, carefully sorted to keep only the healthiest berries.
The winemaking follows a low-tech philosophy dear to the winemaker: little energy, few machines, but a great deal of attention. Fermentations take place with indigenous yeasts, with no added inputs or sulphites during winemaking. Gentle pressing is followed by light settling, then the wine is aged in stainless steel tanks for several months to preserve its purity and mineral tension. No filtration, no fining. A light dose of sulphur may be added at bottling if necessary.
The Blanc de là 2024 charms with its straight, lively, saline profile. The nose opens with subtle notes of white flowers, fresh citrus and green apple, with a fine mineral thread. On the palate, the attack is clean, almost crystalline, with lovely liveliness and a persistent finish evoking wet stone and lemon zest. This is a white without make-up, at once easy to drink, precise and radiant.
True to its commitment, La Têtue goes beyond the vineyard: the labels are made from grape marc, acid-free, biodegradable, recyclable and designed with circularity in mind. Care taken over every detail, from soil to bottle.
Enjoy as an aperitif or with grilled fish, a fresh salad or goat’s cheeses. Drink young (within 2 to 4 years) to make the most of its liveliness.
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