{"product_id":"xavier-vignon-almutia-clair-obscur-chac-teauneuf-du-pape-blanc","title":"Xavier Vignon Almutia Clair-Obscur Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003eXavier Vignon Almutia Clair-Obscur Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc is 40% Grenache Noir, 25% Mouvedre, 10% Roussane, 10% Grenache gris, 10% Grenache blanc \u0026amp; 5% Syrah.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorn in the Middle Ages, an Aumuce was a purple cap that served as a cloak for clergymen as a way of concealing their whiteness, just as the black skin of the grape conceals its white juices. In Latin, this cape is called en Almutia. A blend of black and white grape varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlmutia is the definition of vivacity, liveliness, expressed through the pulp of mainly black grape varieties. The multi-vintage approach has been choosen to bring complexity to the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePale yellow and translucent with tangy notes of apple and pear on the nose. The palate is lively and ample, revealing aromas of citrus and honeysuckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were harvested early, in mid-August, i.e. one month before the harvest intended for the production of red wines. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are then destemmed and crushed, then placed in vats for draining followed by settling for severals days to sediment the pigments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFermentation in stainless steel tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo ageing in wood and no stirring of the lees to maintain the perfect level of acidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePairs best with scallop or lobter risotto, soft cheeses \u0026amp; truffle. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"timelesswines.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45076733820975,"sku":"452064","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/almutia.jpg?v=1773988686","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/xavier-vignon-almutia-clair-obscur-chac-teauneuf-du-pape-blanc","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}