Our Villa des Croix wines are a very pure expression of the varietals.  The wines are rich and powerful yet elegant, the style is modern but keeping the authenticity of the region. 

Villa des Croix

Villa des Croix Picpoul de Pinet

Appellation

Appellation d’Origine Protégée : Picpoul de Pinet           

                   

Varietal

100% Piquepoul

 

Volume by Alcohol

12%

 

Winemaker

Claude Serra

 

Soil

The AOP Picpoul de Pinet Terroir spreads around the Bassin de Thau along the Mediterranean Sea. A limestone plateau, exposed to the rising sun, covered with fragrant garrigues and dotted with tall pine forests.

 

Vinification

100% de-stemmed. Vinification under controlled temperature. Maturing 4 months in stainless steel tank

 

Tasting Notes

Citrus aromas combined with floral notes on the nose. Fresh, lively and thirst quenching on the palate. Salty finish

Food pairing:

Picpoul de Pinet is a perfect accompaniment to sea food, fish and any traditional Mediterranean dish.

 

Serving Temperature

12°C.

 

Bottle Life

Can be kept for up to 3 years.

 

Palletisation:

120 cases x 6 x 75cl
 

Villa des Croix Pinot Noir

Appellation                                                       

Indication Géographique Protégée Pays d’Oc   

                                 

Varietals

Pinot Noir (100 %)     

                             

Volume by Alcohol

12.5 % vol.

 

Winemaker

Claude Serra

 

Soil

Chalk with fragmentation of marl from Oligocene period. Vineyard situated in the Aude region near Limoux.

 

Vinification

Manual harvested with integral de-stemming. After a short cold maceration (5days at 10°C), thermo regulated fermentation at 25°C maximum. Slow extraction by unballasting and punching the cap. After a pneumatic pressure, fermentation in Stainless steel vat. Then 80% of the wine is maturing in tank and 20% is maturing in oak barrel for 9 to 12 months.

 

tasting notes

Bright red colour with blue reflection. The aromas evoke red fruits notes (wild strawberry) followed by menthol, grilled and smoke sensations. The mouth is well-balanced between acidity and structure. The finish is aromatic with fine tannins.

 

Food pairing

Can be enjoyed with grilled meat, games or with a lamb curry.

 

Serving Temperature

16°C.

 

Bottle Life

Can be kept for up to 5 years.

 

Palletisation

105 cs x 6 x 75cl

Villa des Croix Viognier
 

Appellation    

Indication Géographique Protégée Pays d’Oc 

 

Varietals

Viognier (100%)     

 

Volume by Alcohol

12.5% vol.

 

Winemaker

Claude Serra

 

Soil

Siliceous soils of Pyrenean origin with oceanic micro-climate. Vineyard situated in the Aude region near Limoux. 

 

Vinification

Harvested at night, skin contact (5, 6 hours at 10°C). Pneumatic pressure. Thermo regulated fermentation at 15/17°C after a clean racking of the must. Locked malolactic fermentation and maturing in tank on fine lees for 6 to 8 months.

 

Wine tasting notes

The Colour of the wine is a clear and pale yellow straw. The aromas evoke intense floral notes, citrus peel, vanilla, tangerine and light honey notes. The palate is fresh, pleasant and deliciously well balanced. The finish is rich and persistent

 

Food and drink

Can be enjoyed on its own as an aperitif but is a perfect matching with Asian and fusion food.

 

Serving Temperature

10°C.

 

Bottle Life

Can be kept for up to 3 years.

 

Palletisation

105 cs x 6 x 75cl

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