Cave du SarmentLa Sélection des Vigneronnes
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Cave du Sarment's La Sélection des Vigneronnes.
Discover the grape variety: Mayorquin
Lively, aromatic whites with a pale golden robe, an airy palate with preserved acidity, and signature aromas of white flowers, citrus (lemon, grapefruit) and fresh Mediterranean notes. A discreet, characteristic Provençal profile. Preserved for its heritage value, it survives in a few Provençal heritage plots and is among the ancient grape varieties of south-eastern France that are studied. An indigenous French white from Provence, grown in negligible quantities.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of La Sélection des Vigneronnes from Cave du Sarment are 2016, 2017, 0, 2014 and 2013.
Informations about the Cave du Sarment
The Cave du Sarment is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 35 wines for sale in the of Yvorne to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Yvorne
Grand Cru AOC of Chablais vaudois (160 ha, largest Chablais vineyard, rockslide 1584): exclusive Chasselas — mineral and powerful with aromas of white fruits, citrus and white flowers, ample structure and preserved tension, among the finest Swiss Chasselas. Draining calcite gravels from the rockslide, favourable foehn microclimate, south exposure, terroir consecrated to the grape variety.
The wine region of Vaud
World reference for Chasselas (~60% of the vineyard). Mineral, delicate whites with signature notes of green apple, citrus, white flowers, fresh almond and a saline touch, low acidity and a silky palate. Maximum expression in Lavaux (UNESCO 2007) on Lake Geneva terraces. Also La Côte, Chablais and the iconic Dézaley.
The word of the wine: Acidity
When present without excess, acidity contributes to the balance of the wine, giving it freshness and nervousness. But when it is very high, it becomes a defect, giving it a biting and green character. On the other hand, if it is insufficient, the wine is soft.
