Organic White Wine 2024 LA SOURCE Château Vignelaure

Description

La Source Blanc 2024 Château Vignelaure: a rich and mineral-driven organic white wine from Provence

With La Source Blanc 2024, Château Vignelaure has produced a cuvée that perfectly combines the Mediterranean character of Rolle with the freshness of Sauvignon and the richness of Sémillon. Classified as an AOP Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence and produced using organic farming methods, this white wine from Provence benefits from meticulous care in both the vineyard and the winery. The 2024 vintage is composed of 70 per cent Rolle, 20 per cent Sémillon and 10 per cent Sauvignon.

Château Vignelaure, based in Rians, has a 55-hectare vineyard and is in the process of converting to organic farming. For La Source Blanc, a selection of plots is made to prioritise the grapes intended for this cuvée. The grapes are harvested by hand and sorted, ensuring that only the highest-quality grapes are selected before processing.

In the glass, La Source Blanc 2024 displays a yellow colour with golden highlights. Its aromatic profile is immediately appealing, with notes of white peach, citrus and acacia blossom. The profile is fruity, floral and fresh all at once. On the palate, it is characterised by a full-bodied, rounded texture, balanced by a pleasant mineral edge. This combination of richness and freshness is one of the cuvée’s main attractions.

The winemaking and ageing processes are designed to preserve this harmony. Following direct pressing, the must ferments in stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged for six months on the lees with regular stirring. This ageing process adds texture and depth without masking the wine’s aromatic expression or its natural freshness.

At mealtimes, this Provençal white proves particularly versatile. It can be served as an aperitif, then paired with a seafood platter, shellfish or fish such as cod and whiting. Scallops and whelks also make excellent pairings. Finally, its roundness means it pairs well with white meats and certain cheeses.

With its aromatic profile, generous body and mineral freshness, La Source de Vignelaure Blanc 2024 is an excellent choice for discovering an organic white wine from the Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence.