Chateau L'ermite D'Auzan Saint Cecile Blanc 2024

The vineyard benefits from the exposure of Costières de Nîmes southern hillsides cascading down towards the Mediterranean, a location which provides optimal sunshine but benefits from freshening sea breezes. This cool marine wind drops summer temperatures favoring even ripening and water retention in the pebbly soil. This wine is produced from low-yielding 20 year old vines. Grapes are picked early to preserve fruit aromas. The winery is a member of Terra Vitis, dedicated to safeguarding the environment and using natural treatments wherever possible, and now has full organic certification. 

The 2024 vintage now really expresses the incredible freshness that winemakers Tanguy and Jerome were seeking when they started to convert the estate to biodynamic viticulture. Mineral, saline and full of vibrant citrus acidity, there is real nerve and expression in this wine.

Andy Says: "OK. first off, I ADORE this wine! A blend of Roussanne, Viognier and Grenache Blanc, all bio-dynamically farmed and produced. Flavors of oolong tea, wildflowers, honey and lemon peel. Natural and versatile with food pairings or solo."