2024 Chateau de Manissy Lirac Blanc - Biodynamic

A Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne blend from Château de Manissy lies in the heart of Provence, on the right side of the Rhône Valley. Dating as far back as the 17th century, the Château was once the property of the Lafarge family before they donated it to the local church. The Holy family’s missionaries acquired the castle at the beginning of the 20th century and began growing their own vines to produce their first cuvée of Tavel wine. 

Florian André, a young winemaker from Tavel, took over the vineyard in 2003 and continues the Holy family’s winemaking tradition. In 2009, he began to convert the entire estate to an organic & biodynamic agriculture and began producing some exceptional wines, including Tavel, Lirac, Côtes du Rhône and Châteauneuf du Pape.

Tasting Note: A very elegant cuvée, with a pale-yellow robe and brilliant reflections. Its nose is aromatic and complex, with notes of exotic fruits, vanilla and quince. In the mouth, exceptional balance, with fat, smoothness, vivacity and a long and delicate finish that leaves an impression of plenitude and salinity.

Food match: Roasted Monkfish or Chicken and Girolles.

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