Félicette First Contact Orange Wine 2024
Felicette First Contact Orange Wine is a bright, skin-contact blend of Grenache Gris and Muscat, offering zesty citrus, floral lift, and exotic spice with a crisp, mineral-driven finish.
Aromatic
£13.95
| Producer | Felicette |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Other |
| Wine Type | Orange Wine |
| Body / Style | Aromatic |
| Grape Blend | 60% Muscat, 40% Grenache Gris |
| Bottle Size (ml) | 750 |
| % Abv | 11 |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Special Features | Vegan |
| Extra Info | Skin contact Orange wine |
| Food Pairing Guide | Aged cheeses, root vegetables with honey and spice, seafood and all things Mediterranean |
| Terroir | Clay - limestone soils |
Felicette First Contact is an expressive and finely crafted orange wine from the schist-rich soils of the Agly Valley near Maury in southern France. Co-fermented Grenache Gris and Muscat grapes undergo 20 days of skin contact, resulting in a textured, aromatic wine that balances freshness with complexity. Bursting with the bright zest of citrus peel, it opens up with layers of delicate florals and sweet spice as it warms. The Mediterranean climate and low-yielding vines contribute to the wine's focused acidity, clean structure, and distinct minerality. Refined yet lively, it's a captivating introduction to the world of orange wines.
Situated on the northern side of the Agly Valley near Maury,the vines here thrive in black schist soils, which retain heat and provide excellent drainage, enhancing the wines' fresh, mineral character. The Mediterranean climate, with low rainfall and warm, dry conditions, contributes to low yields and vibrant, balanced fruit. The valley offers well-draining soils and a balanced ripening environment, resulting in a skin contact wine with bright, fresh flavours and intriguing minerality.
This stellar skin contact wine is a co-fermentation of Grenache Gris and Muscat. The grapes, harvested in late August, were destemmed and then left for a temperature-controlled maceration with daily pump-overs. After 20 days, it was ready to be pressed off to finish its fermentation. Chilled, the bright zest of citrus peel takes centre stage. As it gently warms to room temperature, its complexities deepen, revealing an interplay of floral and spice notes and culminating in a vibrant, fresh finish.
No oak treatment
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