Description
Based primarily in Saint-Véran, the Pacaud estate also produces a magnificent 100% natural white Beaujolais, Le Clos de Rochenoire! … This iconic rock in the village of Chasselas, with its lunar-like profile (a rounded black volcanic formation), is composed mainly of granite. Grown in a small, tree-lined vineyard, the Chardonnay vines here produce a fresh and exceptionally crisp profile. Vinified naturally, with no fining or filtering, this wine is a pure delight, stripped of all artifice and carried by a sublime minerality. Whether enjoyed with squid fritters or simply as an aperitif, you’re sure to have a wonderful time!
Technical details
Domaine Pacaud Beaujolais Blanc Clos de Rochenoire:
- GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay
- VINEYARD: Vines in the commune of Chasselas
- SOILS: Volcanic soils, mainly granite with some marl at the base
- VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested, whole bunches taken directly to the press. Direct pressing. Sulphur-free vinification using indigenous yeasts. Light settling.
- AGEING: Aged on fine lees for 9 months in stainless steel and concrete vats. Neither fined nor filtered
What to eat with a Clos de Rochenoire white Beaujolais from Domaine Pacaud?
- Pike quenelles with Nantua sauce
- Sliced andouillette in white wine
- Squid fritters
