2017 Chateau de Pibarnon Rhone Blend

Aromas suggest spring perfumes (linden and fennel) and white fruit. Blenheim apricots, white peaches, almonds. 
Hand-harvested. Pressed directly, then fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks. Aged also in tank, with a small percentage in older French oak barrels. 30 to 50 year old vines. 
Blend: 45% Clairette, 30% Bourboulenc and 25% other local grape