Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier

Cros des Calades is the latest project from Florence and Benoît Chazallon of Château de la Selve. Florence and Benoît's property is located in Ardèche, nestled between the Cévennes and the Rhône. For Cros des Calades, they source their fruit from five neighbouring estates in the Ardèche and Gard départements, all within just a few miles of their own vineyards.

Their winemaking philosophy is simple, centred around respecting the terroir and intervening minimally in the winery. This approach aims to produce wines that are pure, fresh and enjoyable at an affordable price.

Dolmen is a mix of 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Viognier, which spends 20 days on its skins. This is a bone dry, complex, spicy and aromatic orange wine.

Tasting Notes : Apricot, dried citrus peel, dried flowers and hay.

Food Pairing : Excellent alongside some of Jose Gourmet’s Octopus in olive oil and garlic !

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The Geeky Stuff :

• Grapes : Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier
• Viticulture : Organic
  
• Yeast : Wild