Every evening the mountain turns blue before our eyes. It is what il does best. This bottle is a bit like our ascent of this blue mountain. 30 years that we sharpen every year this two vintages. We look for a little altitude that will offer us the volume in the mouth.
White / Chardonnay
Appelation
IGP Coteaux de Béziers, White
Grape varieties
100% Chardonnay
Region
France, Occitanie, north of Béziers on the Orb river’s banks.
Label
HEV
Terroir and culture
The highest clay-limestone terraces with a southern exposure on very stony ground.
Vinification
Harvest at night, reception of the grapes in our semi-buried cellar, draining, fermentation in concrete vats at low temperature. Ageing in stainless steel vats for 3 months, stirring on lees for 6 weeks.
Tasting notes
A pretty bright straw yellow color. An intense nose of pineapple and brioche aromas. The palate is round and full, aromas of white fruits, some notes of toast and hazelnut, beautiful balance with a long persistence.
Recommended serving temperature
Between 8° and 10° C; Wine to be consumed from present and within two years
Food and wine pairings
White meats, fish in sauce, apricot pies.
Alcohol
13% alc./vol
Rosé / Syrah
Appelation
IGP Coteaux de Béziers, Rosé
Grape varieties
100% Syrah
Region
France, Occitanie, north of Béziers on the Orb river’s banks
Label
HEV
Terroir and culture
The balance of two terroirs: the ancient banks of the Orb river, clay-silty ground for their freshness and the clay-limestone terraces for the maturity.
Vinification
Harvest at night, reception of the grapes in our semi-buried cellar, draining, fermentation in concrete tanks at low temperature. Ageing in stainless steel vats for 3 months, stirring on lees for 6 weeks.
Tasting notes
Powder pink color, very fruity grenadine nose, cotton candy; ample mouth and fruity on aromas of strawberry jam.
Recommended serving temperature
Between 10° and 12° C; Wine to be consumed in the year
Food and wine pairings
Appetizers, grilled meat, exotic cuisine, red fruit pies
Alcohol
12.5% alc./vol