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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