Château des Hospices de Canet, Maia Blanc 2024
£11.50
Château des Hospices de Canet, Maïa Blanc 2024
AOP Côtes du Roussillon
This is a blend of 70% Grenache Blanc, 20% Grenache Gris and 10% Roussanne. It is vinified at a cool temperature and then undergoes a process of “pneumatic lees stirring” by bubbling nitrogen into the stainless-steel tank. This gently agitates the wine and suspends the fine lees which has the same effect as battonage while being less labour-intensive. The result enhances the texture and flavour of the wine.
It has an exotic floral nose, with hints of marmalade, which leads into an exotic mouthful of stone fruits and crystallised fruit and a touch of Turkish Delight. There is wonderful texture and mouthfeel, and it finishes crisply with a mineral edge and great length.
