Description
Domaine Houchart Cotes du Provence Blanc Grape Varietals: Clairette and Rolle Soils: Clay and limestone, rough textures, formed from the decomposition of the mother rock from the surrounding mountians. Vine age: 21 years Vinification: Direct pressing or cold maceration. Varietals fermented separately. Pair with seafood, sushi or cheese souffles. Clairette and Rolle, both classic local white grapes, have produced a wine with crispness, herbal flavors and delicate acidity. The wine is full of peach and citrus flavors along with great freshness. Drink from late 2018. Domaine Houchart is located at the foot of Mount St Victoire near Aix en Provence. This region is part of the new, higher level, appellation” Cotes de Provence, St Victoire”. Domaine Houchart is today owned by Geneviève, the wife of Jérôme Quiot, having been originally acquired by her greatgrandfather. During the period of the 1850’s, Aurelien Houchart was an energetic proprietor and negociant in wine, and created one of the largest domains in Provence. Amongst the friends of Aurelien Houchart was the famous painter Cezanne, who frequently came to visit. The 200 acre estate is planted with 10 traditional grape varieties on soils of red clay, sandstone, gravel and chalk and produces 55% Rose, 40 % Red and 5% White wines
Domaine Houchart is a light pink color with fruity, strawberry, white peach and almond paste aromas and a certain mineral taste that comes from the terroir,
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From vines on the lower slopes of Mont Sainte-Victoire, this estate’s principal wine is a ripe, full-bodied blend with Syrah and Grenache. It has a dense texture, with rich fruits, touches of pepper and the beginning of freshness at the end. Drink from late 2021.
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