• 50% Grenache Gris, 35% Grenache Blanc, 15% Carignan Gris
• 50-60-year-old vines in limestone and schist
• Fermented and aged in 500L foudre for 10 months

A blend of Grenache gris and Grenache blanc and, more rarely, Carignan gris. This wine has a lot of forward character (med+) with a very expressive mouthfeel, both fruity and floral, nice weight that is elegant with finessed density.  The aromatic power is balanced by a beautiful freshness which gives verticality to the wine with a finish that is tangy with saline notes. Grenache Gris is definitely a very beautiful grape variety when it is so well worked.  This is like a Chateauneuf du Pape blanc but better because it is not from Chateauneuf!

Kermit: Maxime’s blanc blends Grenache Gris, Grenache Blanc, and Carignan Gris fermented in large foudres for a stimulating, toasty, tightly coiled southern white you can drink now and over the next five years. The fleshy finish, like fresh fruits ground in a stone mortar, is a gratifying reminder he bottles without filtering.