The 2023 vintage, despite a dry winter, witnessed the vines beginning their cycle. A rainy spring energized growth, especially for the Grenache. Summer heat exceeding 40°C affected yields, but the grape quality remains excellent, resulting in robust red wines, aromatic whites, and a vibrant character for the rosés.
Presentation
Presentation
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.
Winemaking
Crushed and destemmed harvest. 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.
Varietals
Clairette
Grenache blanc
Roussanne
Viognier
Grenache blanc
Roussanne
Viognier
Specifications
Alcohol content : 14 % vol.
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Ingredients & nutrition ›
Advice
Serving
Serving temperature 10-12°C.
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long
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.
Classic food and wine pairings
International cuisine
Recipes
Bird's tongue risotto with mushrooms and langoustines
Reviews
"Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2025: ""D'un sol d'éboulis calcaires, ce Laudun né d'une moitié de grenache, de viognier et de roussanne à parité, tire une subtile minéralité, animant d'une touche de graphite un bouquet frais et floral (mélilot). Ample, tendue et longue, la bouche se montre à la fois consistante et tonique, affichant une mâche juteuse et bien fruitée, enrobée par un discret boisé vanillé. Tout est élégant et bien marié dans ce blanc fédérateur et facile à aimer, taillé pour la table."
