Villa soleilla: nature, light, quintessence

At harvest time, when the bunches of white grapes are vatted as whole clusters to complete their maceration before being pressed, the juices take on a beautiful orange hue thanks to the extraction of tannins.

The quintessence of this ancestral know-how, the new creation by Gérard Bertrand, Villa Soleilla, is a Grand Vin orange wine for ageing, all finesse and delicacy, with a beautiful aromatic structure.

Located in an unspoilt natural setting and cultivated using biodynamic methods, the six finest plots of Roussanne, Viognier and Vermentino on the estate are subject to meticulous selection.

Vinified separately in amphorae and barrels, each grape variety brings its aromatic touch, its colour and its light to the wine.

Revealed today, the first vintage of Villa Soleilla is a remarkable discovery. On its label, the sun and the flower of life meet and complement each other like a promise of balance and radiance. And in the glass… It is an exceptional wine that reveals itself and stirs a thousand creative desires when it comes to dreaming up dishes to accompany it.

Tasting Villa Soleilla

To the eye: a beautiful clear, golden robe with delicate glints of light.

On the nose: subtle aromas of oriental tea, with fragrances of incense, citrus zest (mandarins) and acacia honey

ON the palate: a frank attack that opens on tension and fruits such as apricot, bitter orange and candied orgeat. Then a harmonious structure is revealed, counterbalanced by notes of creamy salted butter. The finish opens onto a pleasant and light salinity characteristic of the La Clape terroir, with mineral notes.

Best enjoyed at 12°C; open and decant in its early life one hour before serving to fully appreciate the complexity and breadth of this exceptional wine.

To serve with: a slow-cooked lamb and apricot ragout, roasted vegetables with mild spices, and fresh goat's cheese or long-aged cow's or ewe's milk cheeses. Or to enjoy as an aperitif, accompanied by bite-sized morsels fragrant with refined spices.