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NOUVELLES RHÔNE VALLEY
DE BOISSET
1ST SEMESTER
2025

White Gigondas

‘Les Vignes Blanches’ 2023

Le Domaine de Longue Toque, nestled at the heart south-facing sandy-limestone soils and ‘safres’
of the Gigondas vines, has been making white soils both found at the foot of the Dentelles de
wines since 2018, driven by a conviction that the Montmirail mountain range at 150 to 200 metres
combination of terroir and grape varieties was just above sea level, whilst White Grenache, Roussanne
right in certain plots. Recognition from INAO* in and Marsanne are grown in limestone scree soils
2023 has now enabled the estate to promote its at altitudes of 450-500 metres at the heart of
new White Gigondas ‘Les Vignes Blanches’ under Dentelles, with a fully northern aspect.
this newly established appellation. This elegantly satin smooth white is fresh and
Made of 70% Clairette, the 2023 pairs it with vibrant with a dense, lingering finish. A delicate
White Grenache, Roussanne and Marsanne, touch of bitterness, an iconic aspect of fine southern
iconic grape varieties of the northern Rhône’s white wines, gives it significant ageing potential. A
prestigious crus. unique profile combining richness with minerality.
The wine was created as a harmonious blend *National Institute of Origin and Quality
of three terroirs: Clairette benefits from the fully

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