The 2024 vintage in Southern Rhône benefited from a mild winter and a rainy spring, encouraging early budbreak. The temperate summer allowed for gradual ripening, resulting in lovely freshness, especially in the whites and rosés. The reds, driven by structured Syrah and concentrated Grenaches, are both rich and well-balanced.
Presentation
Presentation
When the wood whispers its love to the fruit.
This cuvée of small parcels honours its terroir. But by its name "Dolia" also honours the heritage surrounding the village of Laudun, overhung by Caesar's camp and ancient archaeological sites. By bearing this name, this cuvée underlines that this particular terroir had already been spotted by the Romans, who made their best wines from these same plots, which they kept in Dolia (large amphorae) uncovered during archaeological digs carried out on these lands.
This cuvée of small parcels honours its terroir. But by its name "Dolia" also honours the heritage surrounding the village of Laudun, overhung by Caesar's camp and ancient archaeological sites. By bearing this name, this cuvée underlines that this particular terroir had already been spotted by the Romans, who made their best wines from these same plots, which they kept in Dolia (large amphorae) uncovered during archaeological digs carried out on these lands.
Terroir
This cuvée is the result of a meticulous plot selection mainly carried out on vineyards located on the slopes of Camp de César, a 200m limestone plateau behind the village of Laudun. The poor soils and exposure to the Mistral wind naturally limit the fertility of the vines, which is a guarantee of the quality of the grapes.
In summary:
Plot selection.
Richness of the pebbles.
Complexity of the piedmont zones.
Minerality of the hillsides.
In summary:
Plot selection.
Richness of the pebbles.
Complexity of the piedmont zones.
Minerality of the hillsides.
Winemaking
Crushed and destemmed harvest.
Direct pressing.
Settling of the must and vinification at low temperature (16°C).
Direct pressing.
Settling of the must and vinification at low temperature (16°C).
Ageing
Maturation on lees for 1 month.
Maturation for 12 months in new barrels with weekly stirring of the lees.
2/3 partial aging in barrels (1/3 new).
1/3 Clairette in stainless steel tanks.
Maturation for 12 months in new barrels with weekly stirring of the lees.
2/3 partial aging in barrels (1/3 new).
1/3 Clairette in stainless steel tanks.
Varietals
Grenache blanc : 35%
Clairette : 25%
Viognier : 20%
Roussanne : 10%
Bourboulenc : 10%
Clairette : 25%
Viognier : 20%
Roussanne : 10%
Bourboulenc : 10%
Specifications
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
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Serving
Serving temperature 10-12°C.
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 2 to 3 years, 3 to 5 years, 5 to 10 years, 10 to 15 years
Tasting
Full bodied and fresh.
Oaky.
Complex aromatics.
Oaky.
Complex aromatics.
Visual appearance
This cuvée of "Excellence" has a bright pale gold colour with green reflections.
At nose
As soon as you approach the nose, an aromatic, complex bouquet appears combining notes of ripe white fruits and wood.
On the palate
All of this intensity blends harmoniously on the palate, leaving a sensation of roundness and freshness with a few mineral notes.
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