A skin-contact Grenache Blanc from Chateau Saint Cyrgues near Nîmes, given 10 days on the skins to produce a gentle orange wine of floral fragrance, peach, and summer fruit character — approachable and easy drinking despite its natural wine credentials.
Tasting Notes
A great and gentle entry-level orange wine. Floral on the nose with peach and summer fruit, and a little textural grip from the 10-day skin contact. Light-bodied and fresh, with a clean finish that makes it easy to enjoy without overthinking. This is orange wine for people who haven't tried orange wine yet.
Quick Facts
- Grape: 100% Grenache Blanc
- Origin: France, Nîmes, Southern Rhône
- Style: Orange wine, 10-day skin maceration, zero added sulphur, unfiltered
- Winemaking: Manual harvest, spontaneous fermentation, indigenous yeast, 10 days on skins, minimal sulphur, no fining, no filtration
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
Food Pairing
Fish stew, soft cheese, charcuterie, and vegetable dishes. Also enjoyable solo as an aperitif.
Serving
Serve at 12-14°C. Open 10 minutes before serving.
About the Producer
Chateau Saint Cyrgues is a natural wine estate near Nîmes in the southern Rhône, producing wines from Grenache and Grenache Blanc with minimal intervention. A straightforward, honest producer making some of the most approachable entry-level natural wines in the region.