Domaine La Florane - A Fleur - White 2025
The Domaine de La Florane is located in Visan, in the Enclave of the Popes in the south of the Rhône Valley, an area recognized for its high-altitude terroirs and preserved Mediterranean environment. The estate, managed by Adrien Fabre, extends over several plots planted between 250 and 400 meters altitude, surrounded by truffle oaks, olive trees, and scrubland, forming a true ecosystem favorable to biodiversity. Viticulture is conducted using organic and biodynamic farming, with particular attention paid to soil life and the natural balance of the vines. This approach allows the production of precise and digestible wines, faithful to their origin. The A Fleur cuvées represent the most accessible expression of the estate, with wines designed for immediate pleasure while maintaining a true reading of the terroir. The 2025 vintage continues this tradition by highlighting freshness, balance, and aromatic clarity.
A Fleur White 2025 is made from a typical southern Rhône blend combining Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier, Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, and Clairette, complementary grape varieties that bring richness, freshness, and aromatic complexity. The vines, located around 300 to 350 meters altitude, benefit from regular ripening while retaining a beautiful liveliness thanks to the influence of altitude. The vinification is oriented towards freshness with fermentations in tanks and aging without marked wood to preserve the purity of the fruit and the natural balance of the wine. This approach results in a precise, accessible, and expressive white wine where each grape variety contributes to the overall harmony. The sought-after style favors drinkability and aromatic clarity, with a light but balanced structure.
On tasting, A Fleur White 2025 shows a pale and bright robe with green reflections, announcing a fresh and dynamic wine. The nose is delicate and expressive, marked by notes of white flowers, fresh fruits, and citrus, with a subtle touch of ripe fruits. The palate is distinguished by a lively and generous attack, supported by refreshing acidity that balances the natural roundness of the southern grape varieties. The wine develops flavors of orchard fruits, lemon, and sometimes a slight honeyed or waxy nuance that adds depth. The whole remains fluid and thirst-quenching, with a beautiful energy that makes the wine particularly digestible. The finish, clean and salivating, prolongs the sensation of freshness with an astonishing length for this style of cuvée. This wine ideally accompanies aperitifs, grilled fish, seafood, or light summer cuisine.
Grape varieties: Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier, Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, Clairette
