Mayard La Crau de Ma Mère Blanc 2019

Vibrant and expressive, there's a little oxidative kick but it brings complexity. Underneath on the palate it's fresh and saline, with a good sense of focus and direction. Plenty of interest and texture on the palate too - lots to sink your teeth into. It's very full-bodied and offers lots to enjoy. 3,000 bottles made. Also contains 10% Bourboulenc. Grown on a mix of soil types on La Crau, fermented in demi-muid and stainless steel, then matured in demi-muid.

The flagship white from this estate, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape La Crau De Ma Mère Blanc is terrific, displaying a fresher, more lively style in its citrus blossom, white flower, and salty, mineral-like aromas and flavors. It’s not a powerhouse on the palate, but it’s medium-bodied and has wonderful balance, a solid spine of acidity, and a clean, crisp, dry finish that keeps you coming back to the glass. It’s ideal for drinking over the coming 3-5 years, and I certainly wouldn’t be surprised to see it keep longer. It’s a beautifully balanced, fresher style of Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc.

Un brut de cuve aux arômes de clairette citronnée. Sa fraîcheur ressort sur des notes fermentaires, de menthol et de fenouil. La bouche impose une belle ossature sudiste mais bien gérée par des amers apportant du relief.