PANORAMA BLANC 2023 (Sylvain MOREY - La Bastide Du Claux)

PLANTING DATES: 1981 to 2022

LOCATION: Blend of 4 parcels:

• Malacare, South-West exposure, at approximately 310-350 m altitude. High sun exposure makes it the estate's earliest-ripening site.
• The Poudrière parcel, South exposure, sits at the lowest altitude of the domain in a warm, dry surface area. However, underground water reserves ensure vital hydration for the vines.
• The Le Claux parcel, situated at 300-350 meters altitude with East-North-East exposure. One of the estate's latest-ripening sites, where grapes mature slowly.
• The La Roque parcel, located at 360 m altitude with full South exposure.

SOIL:

• At Malacare: The domain's earliest-ripening sector due to generous sunshine. Soil consists of stratified conglomerates from the CONTINENTAL TORTONIAN period, with pebbles embedded in marl and sand.
  
  
• At Poudrière: The lowest altitude site on the estate, characterized by a warm, dry microclimate. The subsoil retains precious water reserves to feed the vines. Helvetian sand soils (16 to 11 Ma), alternating between marly and molassique layers.
  
  
• At Le Claux: Soil profile identical to Malacare.
  
  
• At La Roque: A true gravel islet emerging in the middle of sandy expanses. Originating from the QUATERNARY period and resting on the terraces of the Durance river, its soil combines limestone, Cretaceous flint, red clay loam, sand, and molassique debris.

"A true panoramic tour of the domain's terroirs, this blend enchants with its slightly creamy profile, where fresh citrus and white flowers are enriched by a delicate touch of anise. On the palate, the texture reveals itself as invigorating, generous, and crisp, supported by a spring-like backbone of great purity; a magnificent white wine, complex and racy, tailored for pleasure and gastronomy!"