La Caisse Blanc, Gascony, South-West France

Producer Profile

La Caisse is a charming and delightfully fresh wine from Gascogny,

created using the traditional varieties of Ugni Blanc and Colombard by Chief Winemaker Frédéric Garrabou. All wrapped up under a playful label design to appeal to a wide audience of wine lovers.

Viticulture

France is one of the most important wine growing nations in the world. The heart of its viticulture heritage is the concept of “Terroir”, which was born here. The term describes the way a grape variety expresses itself in terms of flavour, aromas and colour. These factors are influenced by soil, climate and winegrowing methods, which vary from one geographical location to another. The vintner’s capabilities also play an important role. Like no other country, France offers a fascinating diversity of Terroirs that can be enjoyed by anyone.

Winemaking

The grapes are harvested separately early in the season, preserving the freshness of the berries. Prior fermentation, the grapes undergo a cold maceration to extract primary aromas. After a gentle pressing, the must is cold settled meticulously. The fermentation is then led at a cool controlled temperature (16/18°C). After clarification, the wine is blended and aged for five months on its fine lees, increasing the smoothness of the texture.

Tasting Note

Offering up intense floral aromas of ripe peach, citrus and green apple. The palate is bright, with a textural touch coming from the time on lees, providing balance to the vivid, racy acidity.