Collines de la Moure IGP – Domaine de Mirabeau – Le Beau Rolle – white

Description

This white wine comes from the Collines de la Moure, a terroir in the Hérault known for its limestone and sandy clay soils and its maritime influence. The nearby Mediterranean, combined with good sun exposure and cool nights, gives the Rolle a balanced ripening cycle that encourages aromatic expression and freshness.

Viticulture

Domaine de Mirabeau is committed to organic and social farming: the vines are grown without synthetic inputs, with mechanical soil work and particular attention paid to biodiversity. The project is also a social integration scheme, training people far from employment in vineyard trades.

Winemaking

• Hand harvesting, in small crates, very early in the morning to preserve freshness.

• Direct pressing gentle, to extract a clear, expressive juice.

• Cold settling then fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (15-17 °C), to preserve the primary aromas of the Rolle.

• Ageing on fine lees for several months with occasional lees stirring, which brings volume and complexity to the wine without dulling its liveliness.

Tasting

• Colour : brilliant pale yellow with green highlights.

• Nose : expressive and subtle, with notes of white flowers, citrus (lemon zest, grapefruit) and a hint of brininess.

• Palate : lively attack, supple texture, lovely mineral tension. The finish is clean, slightly saline, very thirst-quenching.

Food & wine pairings

Ideal as an aperitif or with Mediterranean dishes:

• aïoli

• fish curry

• ceviche

• aubergine lasagne

• fresh or ewe’s milk cheeses

Serving temperature: 10–12 °C

Cellaring: drink within 2–3 years