Domaine Kennel I Cotes de Provence Blanc I Organic Wine
Domaine Kennel I Cotes de Provence Blanc I Organic Wine

Côtes de Provence Blanc 2025

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From a 3 hectare plateau of clay and limestone soils in Pierrefeu-du-Var, this white is a 50/50 blend of Vermentino and 60-year-old Sémillon vines. Grapes are harvested by hand at night to preserve freshness and prevent oxidation, then gently pressed and fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel.

The wine spends four months ageing on fine lees before being bottled early in the new year to capture the purity of the fruit.

Mediterranean in spirit yet precise in expression, the nose shows subtle reduction with notes of orange blossom, lemon curd and a distinct mineral edge. The palate is balanced and creamy while vibrant, combining tension with texture. A saline backbone and fine lees ageing bring both depth and freshness, resulting in a white that is at once textural, pure and remarkably refined.

From a 3 hectare plateau of clay and limestone soils in Pierrefeu-du-Var, this white is a 50/50 blend of Vermentino and 60-year-old Sémillon vines. Grapes are harvested by hand at night to preserve freshness and prevent oxidation, then gently pressed and fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel.

The wine spends four months ageing on fine lees before being bottled early in the new year to capture the purity of the fruit.

Mediterranean in spirit yet precise in expression, the nose shows subtle reduction with notes of orange blossom, lemon curd and a distinct mineral edge. The palate is balanced and creamy while vibrant, combining tension with texture. A saline backbone and fine lees ageing bring both depth and freshness, resulting in a white that is at once textural, pure and remarkably refined.

Tucked into the picturesque village of Pierrefeu-du-Var in the western sector of the Côtes de Provence appellation, Domaine Kennel sits between the southern foothills of the Massif des Maures and the limestone plateau of Central Var. The estate enjoys a unique microclimate shaped by Mediterranean influence and cooler inland air, with vineyards planted at around 100 metres altitude – a key factor in preserving freshness and precision in the wines.

Grape variety : 50 % sémillon 50 % rolle Terroir : limestone, clay, and silt. The parcel sits high on the plain of Pierrefeu-du-Var, forming a small plateau that regulates the hygrometry of the soils and creates the balance necessary to produce good fruit. The soil is enriched with alluvial deposits carried from the nearby hills, and surface gravel reflects the light and retains heat to ensure homogenous ripening, whilst the influence of the sea tempers the effect of the hot southern climate Plots : Mixed Surface area : 3 hectares from 38 hectares Average age of the vines : 20 to 80 years Orientation : influence of the sea tempers the effect of the hot southern climate Altitude : small plateau Vinification: immediately pressed, fermented partly with wild yeasts, following biodynamic principles. Short ageing on lees Alcohol: 12.5%