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Felicette, First Contact displays a symphony of aromas, led by the bright zest of citrus peel, gracefully intertwined with delicate floral nuances and a whisper of sweet, exotic spices. On the palate, this orange wine displays an enchanting liveliness, leaving behind a lingering impression of invigorating freshness that is both refined and captivating.
This skin contact wine is a co-fermentation of Grenache Gris and Muscat grapes from the northern side of the Agly Valley near Maury in southern France.
To bring out the orange and citrus flavours, drink chilled. As the wine warms, the flavours start to change, they become deeper, more complex, bringing out spicy, floral notes with a fresh finish.
About
Vineyards: 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.
Winemaking: 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.
Ideal with...
Aged cheeses, root vegetables with honey and spice, seafood and all things Mediterranean.
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