COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Gewürztraminer, Viognier, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc, Muscat
PRODUCER
La Cour des Dames
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Cour des Dames Vin Orange 2022 is a Vin de France from the Pays d'Oc, produced by Badet Clement & Co, a company founded by Burgundian winemakers Catherine and Laurent Delaunay. The wine's name, 'La Cour des Dames,' pays homage to a notable era in Occitan history. Orange wines are characterized by their production method, which involves fermenting white grape varieties with their skins, resulting in a distinct color and profile. The Pays d'Oc region provides a dynamic backdrop for such innovative winemaking.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Orange wine is made from white grapes fermented with their skins.
Fact 02
The name 'La Cour des Dames' honors a significant period in Occitan culture.
Fact 03
This wine is vegan-friendly.
Fact 04
It's a blend of Gewürztraminer, Viognier, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc, and Muscat.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The La Cour des Dames Vin Orange 2022 is produced using the characteristic orange wine method, which involves fermenting white grape varieties, including Gewürztraminer, Viognier, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc, and Muscat, with their skins. This extended skin contact is crucial for extracting color, tannins, and aromatic complexity. The grapes are sourced from the Pays d'Oc region. The winemaking philosophy focuses on this skin-contact technique to create a wine with a unique profile.
