COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
100% Roussanne
PRODUCER
Domaine Peter Sichel
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Peter Sichel, IGP Cucugnan, Blanc 2021 is a distinctive white wine from the remote Cucugnan valley in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France. Produced by Domaine Peter Sichel, the wine is made exclusively from 100% Roussanne grapes grown on old vines at high altitudes (350-500 meters) in stony soils. The estate, founded by Peter Allan Sichel and now managed by his grandson Alexander, is committed to organic and biodynamic viticulture. The 2021 vintage reflects the unique mountain terroir, with winemaking that includes fermentation with indigenous yeasts, partly in terracotta amphorae and oak barrels. Production is limited to 2,000 bottles.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are situated between 350 and 500 meters altitude.
Fact 02
The white wine is made from Roussanne vines over 80 years old.
Fact 03
Only 2,000 bottles of this white wine were produced.
Fact 04
The estate is converting to organic and biodynamic practices.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Domaine Peter Sichel, IGP Cucugnan, Blanc 2021 focuses on expressing the unique terroir through biodynamic and organic practices. Grapes are fermented using indigenous yeasts, with a portion of the wine undergoing fermentation in terracotta amphorae and 450-liter oak barrels over 20 days after cold settling. The wine is subsequently aged in both amphorae and oak barrels. The estate's commitment to biodynamic principles guides the entire production, aiming for precision and freshness in the final wine.
