Today, I am adding another wine to the collection of volcanic wine tastings. Produced by the emblematic Auvergne estate, Desprat St-Verny, this lively, mineral and round white is made from Pinot Gris and Chardonnay, which grow in the heart of the Auvergne volcanoes, on clay-limestone soils.
Vinification in neutral stqinless steel vats allows the grape varieties to fully express their fruity characters, as well as the minerality of the soils.
Color: lemon, of medium intensity
Nose: aromatic, with exotic notes (lychee, pineapple), ripe lemon, yellow apple, apricot, a fine floral bouquet (hawthorn and acacia), a smoky mineral touch in the background, bitter almond and apricot kernel
Palate: gourmand, lively, with a round body, refreshing acidity and a good bitterness in the finish (bitter almond, apricot kernel). The flavors are gourmet, ripe, with a slight exotic hint of lychee and pineapple, ripe apple and white flowers (hawthorn, acacia). A pleasant fruity side (apricots and grapefruit in the mid-palate)
Quality assessment: a good wine with energy, originality and a certain complexity
Food and wine pairings: goat cheese, mild cheese, white fish, seafood… light dishes and not very pronounced in taste will go well with this wine.
